Carlos Sainz to Drive Ford Puma Rally1 at Rally de Asturias Historic

Double world rally champion Carlos Sainz is set to drive a Ford Puma Rally1 at the Rally de Asturias Historic in Spain this weekend. This event will celebrate Sainz's distinguished career in rally racing.

The 64-year-old Sainz will partner with his longtime co-driver Luis Moya for the 10-stage asphalt rally, which features 126.66 competitive kilometers. Sainz expressed gratitude for the tribute to his career and confirmed the participation of the latest generation WRC car.

Throughout his career, Sainz achieved 26 wins and 97 podium finishes in the WRC, driving for various manufacturers. After retiring from WRC in 2005, he continued to compete in rally-raid events, winning the Dakar Rally four times. He is currently ninth in the World Rally-Raid Championship standings.