Dynasty: Stars who raced in a different discipline to a famous relative
Carlos Sainz Sr made history at the 2024 Dakar Rally by becoming the oldest driver ever to win the prestigious event at a remarkable age of 61. It was Sainz Sr’s fourth victory in the Dakar, 14 years after his first, adding to an already illustrious career for the double world rally champion. So, it is no surprise that his motorsport genes passed through the family with Sainz’s son, Carlos Jr, being a Formula 1 grand prix winner for Ferrari. Drivers following their father into motorsport is nothing new though, as Keke and Nico Rosberg are both F1 world champions for example - but how many have become famous via a different motor racing discipline to their parent or sibling? Here are some on that list: Father and son Carlos Sainz Sr and Carlos Sainz Jr – Rally and Single-seaters Sainz Sr’s rally career dates back 44 years to 1980, and he starred in the WRC, where he made his debut for Ford in 1987 unt...