Carlos Sainz and girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson share rare moment in summer break photo dump

Carlos Sainz has finally done what his fans had almost stopped waiting for. The Williams driver shared a rare photo with his girlfriend, Rebecca Donaldson, on Instagram and it was enough to reassure fans that the couple is together and happy. Sainz posted a series of pictures from his summer break, giving fans a glimpse of how hard he trained while spending time at home. However, it was the final photo in the dump, featuring Sainz and Donaldson, that grabbed everyone’s attention.Carlos Sainz took to Instagram to share photos from his fitness routine, captioning the post: “Bits and pieces of training camp at home.” The post included glimpses of his cycling sessions, Pilates, gym workouts, padel, and even board games, all of which helped him stay in shape for the new F1 season. The last picture came as a surprise, as it showed Sainz embracing his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson while the two shared a lighthearted moment together.Reacting to the photo, one fan wrote: “So we can all agree that the last picture is everyone’s favorite, right?” Another commented: “Lindo amor (beautiful love).” One more said: “Rebe is FINALLY in the dump!!!” Another fan added: “Like she needed to be here so they could confirm the relationship is real.” Someone else commented: “What a surprise, Rebe’s finally made her debut.” Another message read: “It just feels right to see Carlos in a new era.”Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson have been dating for several years but continue to keep their relationship private, especially on social media. The couple has also not been spotted together at public events recently, which had left some fans wondering if they were still together.Rebecca also avoids posting about their relationship on her social media, though she often praises her paddock friends, including Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux, on Instagram.Carlos Sainz was one of the few drivers who did not take part in the private five-day Barcelona shakedown, as his new Williams car was not ready in time. The team finally unveiled their FW48 on Tuesday and will carry out testing during the two scheduled sessions in Bahrain. The 2026 Formula One season will begin on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix.Sainz claimed two podium finishes last year, in Azerbaijan and at the Qatar Grand Prix, and finished ninth in the F1 World Championship with 64 points.Also read: Lewis Hamilton enjoys rejuvenating date night with Kim Kardashian in the UK: Report