Christian Horner: "Sainz is hard to beat" / Formula 1

Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner believes that Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz is a "tough nut to crack" and that the Spaniard is a serious challenger for the Formula 1 world championship.

Sainz has been in impressive form this season, winning the British Grand Prix and finishing on the podium in five of the last seven races. He currently sits third in the drivers' standings behind Horner's Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Horner said that Sainz is a "complete driver" who is "very quick, very consistent and very intelligent." He added that the Spaniard is "a real threat" to Verstappen and Leclerc and that Red Bull will need to be at their best to beat him.

Sainz is known for his aggressive driving style and his ability to overtake on the track. He is also a very good qualifier and has started on the front row of the grid in four of the last seven races.

Horner's comments suggest that Red Bull are taking Sainz very seriously as a title contender. The Austrian team will need to be at their best to beat Sainz and Ferrari in the remaining races of the season.

Sainz's impressive form this season has led to speculation that he could be a future world champion. The Spaniard has all the attributes of a top driver and he is still only 27 years old.

If Sainz can continue to perform at his current level, then there is no reason why he cannot challenge for the world championship in the years to come.

Sainz's rise to the top of Formula 1 has been impressive. He made his debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso and has since driven for Renault and McLaren. He joined Ferrari in 2021 and has quickly established himself as one of the best drivers in the sport.

Sainz is a popular driver with the fans and is known for his friendly and approachable personality. He is also a very talented driver and is one of the most exciting young talents in Formula 1.

It will be interesting to see how Sainz performs in the remaining races of the season. If he can continue to challenge Verstappen and Leclerc, then he will be a serious contender for the world championship.