Max Verstappen jokes about Daniel Ricciardo's Le Mans ambition: "He's a smart man picking me!"

Max Verstappen has playfully suggested that Daniel Ricciardo, his former Red Bull team-mate, possesses a keen sense of judgment for choosing him as a potential teammate for a future Le Mans 24 Hour challenge. Ricciardo, who has not participated in any racing series since leaving Formula 1 for the second time, alluded to the possibility of racing in a Le Mans event during an interview on the Beyond the Grid podcast.

He expressed interest in racing alongside Verstappen and another former Red Bull teammate, Sebastian Vettel, as a dream lineup. Ricciardo mentioned that he once discussed the prospect of returning to Red Bull and contemplated a comeback at the end of his career. Verstappen, who has previously expressed interest in competing at Le Mans, acknowledged Ricciardo's comment, stating, "He's a smart man to choose me in the car."

However, Verstappen emphasized that a proper Le Mans participation requires extensive preparation and a significant time commitment, which he currently does not have available due to his other obligations in Formula 1.