Carlos Sainz‘s Unicorn Helmet: The Story Behind It
here’s a breakdown of the story behind Carlos sainz’s unicorn helmet, as detailed in the provided text:
* The Designer: The unicorn design was created by Thea, a young fan from the United Kingdom.
* How it Came About: Thea submitted a “dilemma” to the Williams F1 team’s online show, “Call carbono”, asking whether her unicorn should be named “Sparkles” or “Sprinkles.”
* the Deal: Carlos Sainz offered to wear a drawing of the unicorn on his helmet if Thea sent one in. He kept his promise!
* the Result: Carlos raced with the unicorn helmet in Baku, Azerbaijan, and achieved a podium finish (P3). he also qualified P2.
* Historical Significance: This was the first time a williams driver had finished on the podium in a full-length race as 2017, and the first to stand on the rostrum in four years.
* The Unicorn’s Staying Power: The unicorn is proving to be a lucky charm and will likely remain a feature on Carlos’s helmet. A sticker even appeared on his P3 trophy!
* Name Still Undecided: The unicorn’s name - Sparkles or Sprinkles – remains unresolved,with Alex Albon being “team Sprinkles.”