Carlos Sainz has confirmed that the fan-made ‘Sparkles’ unicorn sticker will stay on his helmet design subsequent 12 months. This implies the feel-good story that began earlier within the 2025 season will not come to an finish this Christmas.
Requested in a video posted by the Williams Method 1 group on Instagram whether or not the sticker will probably be staying on the helmet subsequent season, he had a transparent response: “It has to. I suppose so. Shock, shock.”
Sparkles first appeared as a small, fan-designed sticker positioned on the Spaniard’s lid earlier this 12 months after being given to the motive force by a younger fan, Thea. The sticker shortly became his fortunate appeal after he scored a long-awaited podium for the group on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From there, Sparkles grew to become greater than only a joke.
“I am fairly certain both Sparkles or Sprinkles had one thing to do with this as nicely on the identical time,” group principal James Vowles stated after the race. “So, that is staying, I assume, for a short time.”
Carlos Sainz, Williams
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Sainz added: “Till the tip of the 12 months, for certain.” Little did he know.
The group has since launched a merchandise assortment revolving across the design, with a portion of the income going to Thea and her household.
With this information, followers instantly began pitching the subsequent steps. One commented, “Make a particular livery impressed by Sparkle plsss… like the colour scheme of that helmet,” whereas one other requested, “can we get her known as subsequent season within the paddock?” A 3rd supported this concept: “Invite Thea to the paddock subsequent season please.”
Different reactions leaned into how Sparkles is now a non-negotiable a part of Sainz’s model at Williams. “We’ve got it confirmed guys, Carlos Sainz has renewed his contract with sparkles for the 2026 season,” one follower wrote.
One other added: “Sparkles is part of Carlos now,” whereas yet another replied: “Factors earlier than and factors after Sparkle. The world must know.”
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