Rebecca Donaldson, girlfriend of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz, showcased her style during a recent boating trip with the Spanish racer and his father, Carlos Sainz Sr. The outing comes as Sainz takes a break from a challenging 2025 season with his new team, Williams, where he has struggled to find strong results.
The four-time Formula 1 race winner has faced difficulties adapting to the FW47 car, competing in 14 races and three sprint events without achieving the performance he anticipated. Despite these setbacks, Sainz has received steady support from his close circle, including Donaldson, who has been frequently seen alongside him both in the paddock and during leisure moments.
Donaldson, a 29-year-old Scottish model who has been dating Sainz since 2023, was recently seen in photos wearing a white bikini while enjoying a relaxed boat trip with Carlos and his father, highlighting the family’s close bond. Carlos Sainz Sr. has expressed hopes that his son will one day settle down and start a family, emphasizing the importance of careful decision-making.
“Well, I think getting married and starting a family is a very difficult decision for everyone. You have to think about it. You have to choose who will be the mother of your children. You have to meditate on it.”
—Carlos Sainz Sr., Father of Carlos Sainz
“I’ve already been with my two daughters, this time it’s not my turn, it would be Reyes’ turn (laughs)… Seriously, I trust that when he decides, it will be because it’s clear,”
—Carlos Sainz Sr., Father of Carlos Sainz
Evaluating Carlos Sainz’s performance so far in 2025
Reflecting on his results in the first half of the year, Carlos Sainz described his season as especially frustrating given the early optimism about his integration with Williams’ car. Speaking to F1.com, the 30-year-old admitted that the lack of positive outcomes despite his pace had tested his patience.
“Everything that has happened on track in terms of results has been incredibly frustrating and very disappointing because I expected, after a good adaptation period with the car, to start getting results pretty quickly given how competitive and how fast I’ve been this year.
“But for certain reasons, results are not coming and that frustrates me but I’m sure it will come at a point in the season.”
—Carlos Sainz, Williams F1 Driver
So far in 2025, Sainz has accumulated only 16 points, lagging behind his teammate Alex Albon, who currently leads the midfield standings. The performance gap highlights the struggle Sainz has faced in matching expectations with on-track results during this transitional period.
Family support and future ambitions amidst sporting challenges
While his performance on track remains a work in progress, Carlos Sainz benefits from a strong support network. His relationship with Rebecca Donaldson and moments like the recent boating excursion with his father reinforce the close ties that help him cope with professional pressures. Sainz remains focused on improving his results for the remainder of the season as he aims to turn around a difficult start with Williams.
With a family-oriented approach and steady determination, Sainz seeks to regain form in the upcoming races, supported by both his personal and professional circles. Observers will watch closely to see if his performance can rebound in the second half of 2025, as he strives to meet the expectations set by his early career successes.
