“Can’t Do the Next 4 Races”: Max Verstappen Makes Ominous Joke as Daniel Ricciardo Plans Perfect “Date”

Daniel Ricciardo boasts 7 Grand Prix victories and 29 podium finishes with Red Bull Racing. He teamed up with Max Verstappen from 2016 to 2018 and their synergy sparked on and off the track. Their partnership wasn’t just about racing; it was a bond of shared laughter and camaraderie, leaving an indelible mark on F1 history as one of the sport’s most iconic duos.

The Verstappen-Ricciardo partnership waned after Honey Badger’s departure to Renault in 2019. Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, the Dutchman jokingly responded to the “perfect date” question posed by The Project interviewer to Ricciardo, thus injecting humor into their altered dynamic.

Racing rivalry and bromantic Banter: Daniel Ricciardo plans to take Max Verstappen on a date 

The Aussie and Dutchman boast of one of F1’s most renowned friendships, which they cultivated as teammates at Red Bull Racing. Their camaraderie affectionately dubbed the ‘Maxiel’ bromance, has garnered a dedicated fanbase, symbolizing the epitome of teamwork and mutual respect on the F1 grid.

In a recent interview ahead of the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, Ricciardo was asked where he would take the 3-time world champion for a date. The Aussie replied, “Well, I tried to take him to the beach.” Verstappen then reminded him about his farm and suggested that as a location for the date.

Ricciardo liked the idea and added, “Yes, yes. To my farm and we would ride Honda little 110 CC dirt bikes. That is what we will be doing all day.” The Dutch driver jokingly responded, “And then we’ll call Red Bull and we are like ‘We just had a shud. We can’t do the next four races because Daniel’s collarbone is gone’.”

The duo concluded the conversation engulfed in laughter. The chemistry between these former teammates transcends team boundaries, unmatched on the F1 grid. What if Ricciardo rejoins Red Bull Racing next season? Fans would undoubtedly rejoice at the prospect of witnessing this dynamic duo reunite on the track again. However, Marko has warned the Aussie about his upcoming performance.

Dr. Helmut Marko’s warning to Daniel Ricciardo

While the Aussie has been positioned as the ideal replacement for Sergio Perez and he envisions a return to the senior Red Bull team, his recent performances have raised concerns. Outperformed by Yuki Tsunoda in the opening races, the 34-year-old has drawn a warning from Red Bull taskmaster, Marko. The Austrian said, “There is a lot at stake this season for both Yuki [Tsunoda] and Daniel. Yuki’s qualifying was very good and Ricciardo will have to come up with something soon.”

With both drivers under intense scrutiny, the stakes are undeniably high, amplifying the pressure on Ricciardo to deliver. Helmut Marko underscores the team’s challenge in maintaining positions throughout races while recognizing the Japanese driver’s impressive qualifying performances. Despite a promising start, the Visa Cash App Red Bull drivers find themselves trailing as races unfold. Amidst the struggle, Checo consistently delivers for the senior team, securing consecutive podium finishes and scoring points, effectively supporting the Dutchman at the forefront.

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