Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has joked about Daniel Ricciardo's ambition to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, quipping that the Australian driver is "a smart man picking me" as a potential teammate. The light-hearted remark came during a recent media interaction on Thursday, October 29, 2026, highlighting the camaraderie between the two former Red Bull teammates.
Max Verstappen jokes about Daniel Ricciardo's Le Mans ambition: 'He's a smart man picking me!'



