Max Verstappen responds to Daniel Ricciardo’s Le Mans dream team call
Red Bull driver reveals he and Ricciardo have already discussed a one-off Le Mans entry, but says he does not currently have time to do it properly
Max Verstappen playfully suggested that his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo demonstrated intelligence in selecting him for a dream Le Mans team. The Australian had previously discussed the possibility with Verstappen on a recent podcast. Ricciardo mentioned a Le Mans entry as one of his potential next moves. Verstappen proposed Sebastian Vettel as another intriguing choice, suggesting a "nice little Red Bull reunion."
Verstappen acknowledged Ricciardo's interest in endurance racing, stating that a one-off entry would only be worthwhile if they could be competitive. However, he emphasized the importance of proper preparation for a Le Mans attempt. The former teammates raced together at Red Bull from 2016 to 2018.
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