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  "id": 4670983,
  "title": "Carlos Sainz could extend F1 career until 2040",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/carlos-sainz-could-extend-f1-career-until-2040",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/carlos-sainz-could-extend-f1-career-until-2040/10850933/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Williams driver Carlos Sainz believes he could stay in Formula 1 until he’s 45 years old – the age he will be when the 2040 season gets under way. Currently competing in his 12th F1 campaign, the four-time grand prix winner will celebrate his 32nd birthday on Tuesday and is the sixth-oldest driver on the grid behind Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg and Cadillac duo Valtteri ...…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Carlos Sainz to launch first Fifty Five merchandise collection ahead of Madrid F1 race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/carlos-sainz-to-launch-first-fifty-five-merchandise-collection-ahead",
        "published": "2026-08-31T16:48:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}