Spanish motorsport is in mourning. This Wednesday, Antonio Sainz Rebollo, father of Carlos Sainz and grandfather of Carlos Sainz Jr, passed away at the age of 97.
Despite the fact that Don Antonio is not a fan of motorsports, he inadvertently became the key to the beginning of a legend like the rally driver Carlos Sainz, a pioneer in Spain by being a two-time world rally champion, and also a pioneer in creation. of the routine and professionalization of existing pilots and their adaptation to all types of terrain. He bought his son a Renault 5 where Carlos Sainz senior had to go to university. That first car became his first competition car. He used it to get into law school, but he also prepared it for his rally debut, specifically the Shalymar Rally in 1980. The rest is history.
Antonio Sainz Rebollo is a successful businessman and honorary consul of Bolivia. His figure has been important for Spanish sport, because together with his wife he formed the most important motoring family in Spain, where two of its members shine at the highest level in their respective disciplines (Rally and Raids , on the one hand, and Formula 1, on the other).
Antonio Sainz is very close to his grandchildren, including Carlos Sainz Jr. The Madrid Ferrari driver will be able to pay his respects on the track with a good performance in the upcoming Hungarian F1 GP which will be held next week at the Hungaroring circuit.
Source: La Verdad
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