Sainz: Live to compete(2021–2022)

Name: Sainz: Live to compete
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-12-02
Rating: 2.9

December 2, 20211 Season · 6 Episodes

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Overview

Carlos Sainz has turned 59 years old. While the rivals of his generation have already hung up their helmets, he continues at the highest level, year after year. His story is an example of perseverance. A two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, his ambition knows no bounds. We live with him through his most exciting year, including Carlos Jr.’s debut as a Ferrari F1 driver.

Network Prime Video

Seasons

Season 1

6 Episodes

2021

E01

A living legend

12/2/2021

Carlos Sainz faces his 14th Dakar. He defends his title and bids farewell to his family while enjoying breakfast. He begins an adventure with the same passion as when he started 40 years ago in rallying. We discover how he got started in motorsports. Together with his family, we see him celebrating his 59th birthday party, and we learn about the efforts he has made to remain active.

E02

Lesson Learned

12/2/2021

Carlos recalls his arrival in the World Rally Championship: the excitement of the first races and his family’s reluctance. In Spain, this sport was unknown, and it started gaining relevance with Carlos. His first victory in Greece in 1990 was a milestone in the national sports arena. His past victories contrast with his navigation problems on the last Dakar.

E03

The Matador

12/2/2021

The years in which Carlos Sainz won his two World Rally Championships and started to become a legend: He is the Matador. Carlos’ family, especially Reyes, his wife, fear danger. It is not easy on them that Carlos Jr. has decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. Carlos and his son retrace their relationship since their early days in kart racing. It wasn’t a bed of roses.

E04

A Strike of Luck

12/2/2021

Carlos trains in Majorca and recalls his years with Colin McRae and their intense rally battles. Subaru was his first disappointment in rallying, the last one coming in ’98 with the incident in the last meters of the RAC. A life lesson for his son on his arrival in F1. Carlos recalls two of his son’s most important moments. The accident in Russia and his podium in Brazil.

E05

The Legacy Carries On

12/2/2021

Carlos receives the Princess of Asturias Award in recognition of his entire career and his values in sport. In an emotional speech, Sainz reflects on his career and the education of his children. During the speech, he praises the figure of his wife, Reyes. While closely following his son’s career, he recalls his last years in the World Rally Championship and his arrival at the Dakar.

E06