Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton have dominated Formula 1 since 2014, which is why Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes beating them would be the team's greatest achievement. The biggest threat to the Brit's position is Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman viewed by many as the next in line to take over from Hamilton. Given Lewis' record-breaking success, Horner didn't shy away from what it would mean to topple the duo. “Arguably winning with Max would be our biggest single achievement in Formula 1 for the size of the challenge,” Horner told Reuters. “They (Hamilton and Mercedes) are absolute titans of the sport at the moment. I think that it would be our biggest achievement if we were able to beat them. Lewis is the most successful driver of all time and he’s only just achieved those records so he’s still at his peak and what he’s achieved in the sport is unsurpassed. “He’s going to be a huge adversary this year and he goes into the season absolutely the favourite to defend his multiple championship winning run. We are still very much the underdogs but we are a challenger and will never give up. As for Verstappen, Horner believes the 23-year-old is in a good spot heading into the season. “Max is in great shape," Horner added. "I think we’ve got a decent car to get the season under way with and it’s down to us to provide a competitive car."
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