Sainz enjoys 'awesome experience' at Rallye Monte Carlo

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. took a first step towards following in his father's rallying footsteps by completing one stage of the Rallye Monte Carlo on Sunday in a Renault Megane R.S.

The son of rallying legend Carlos Sainz Sr., Sainz Jr. was a special guest for the final day of the FIA World Rally Championship season-opener in Monte Carlo as Sebastien Ogier kicked off his title defence with a convincing victory.

Sainz completed the La Cabanette-Col de Braus power stage behind the wheel of a Renault Megane R.S., the designated course car for the rally, calling it an "awesome experience".

Sainz has confirmed he is keen to enter some rallies in the future, but will next be in racing action at the start of the new F1 season in Australia on March 25.

'I've waited my whole life to do this and it was an amazing experience!' from @Carlossainz55 on #RallyeMonteCarlo debut pic.twitter.com/GbA89FhqyW

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) January 28, 2018

@Carlossainz55 dans les pas de @CSainz_oficial au #RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC pic.twitter.com/1tne6dE8oB

— Raphaëlle Peltier (@rpeltier) January 28, 2018

@Carlossainz55 #RallyeMonteCarlo@RenaultSport pic.twitter.com/OB4YkfQuiu

— Remco #nuzzl33man (@Nuzzl33man) January 28, 2018