Carlando

Carlando is the friendship between Formula 1 drivers Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris.

Canon
Both Carlos and Lando are Formula 1 drivers who have been driving in the sport since 2019, when Lando made his debut for McLaren Formula 1. His teammate for that year was Carlos, and the pairing quickly established a friendship between each other. They remained teammates throughout the 2019 and 2020 Formula seasons, with the latter being the season where both drivers earned their first Formula 1 podiums.

Carlos switched teams for 2021 to drive for Scuderia Ferrari, replacing the outgoing Sebastien Vettel. However, this did not disrupt their friendship. In this season, both drivers managed to secure a front-row lockout at the Russian Grand Prix. 2 years later, and with both drivers staying with their respective teams, Carlos and Lando would co-operate on track together to claim a 1-2 podium at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Fanon
Carlando is arguably the first ship in Formula 1 to become popular. Fans dubbed the pairing 'Carlando' and it has since gone on to become an inside joke. The friendship between the two is treated with respect and platonically, with any romantic insinuations being used for comedic effect.

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