“There’s No Formal Relationship”: Daniel Ricciardo Comes Clean to F1 Popular Fan Conspiracy

Now, without rumors and controversies, F1 is almost incomplete. McLaren F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo gives insight into one such popular F1 controversy surrounding him and ex-teammate Max Verstappen.

The former Renault driver opened up about his feelings towards the current World Champion.

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen were one of the best team pairings in Red Bull‘s recent history. The duo formed a formidable attacking team that was a menace to their rivals. However, Daniel switched to Renault after his contract ran out with Red Bull in 2018.

While answering some of google’s most searched questions, Danial was asked if he likes Max Verstappen. Daniel, initially talking in the 3rd person, said, “‘Daniel Ricciardo does like Max Verstappen’.”

He continued, “I would just draw it at likes. I wouldn’t say loves, uh there is no formal relationship or anything. But uh but yeah I have a good, uh let’s say friendly relationship with Mr. Max Verstappen.”

The Honey Badger is currently going through a torrid season, where nothing has gone according to his plan. His McLaren tenure as a whole has been dismal, to say the least.

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The Australian driver is currently without a seat for next year. He is also P14 in the driver’s Championship this season whereas his teammate Lando Norris is P7.

Red Bull boss hopes Alpine sign Daniel Ricciardo

Christian Horner hopes Alpine can give Daniel Ricciardo a much-needed lifeline next season. The Australian previously enjoyed a 2-year stint with Renault (Now Alpine).

Daniel has been struggling to find a team, despite being a talented 8-time race winner.

In an interview, Horner said, “It’s obviously not been a great experience for him [at McLaren] for whatever reason but you just have to think back to some of the drives that he did for us, some of the wins he had, the podiums, some of the stunning overtakes he was capable of… that’s still in there I’m sure, he just needs a bit of a reset.”

The Red Bull boss also came to underperforming Ricciardo’s defense. He claimed that the Honey Badger deserved another opportunity to prove his worth.

Horner continued, “You don’t just forget how to deliver so I hope for him he gets another opportunity and gets himself back on the grid for next year.”

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Formula 1 is an unpredictable sport. Furthermore, like the popular saying, ‘you are only as good as your last race’, Daniel Ricciardo will be hoping to impress some people with his racing in Singapore, and the upcoming races. Can the Australian put on a solid display to make a case for himself?