Max Verstappen has responded to Daniel Ricciardo’s feedback on eager to compete in Le Mans with the four-time world champion.
Ricciardo lately appeared on the Past the F1 Grid podcast, the place the Australian driver mentioned his retirement and the potential for returning to racing. Whereas he was uncertain, he did say Le Mans pursuits him, particularly with Verstappen as a possible teammate.
On Thursday of the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, Verstappen was requested concerning the proposition by media together with Motorsport Week.
“He’s a sensible man to decide on me within the automobile, however we’ll need to see. It simply is dependent upon loads of issues.” He stated.
Though the Dutchman appeared keen to participate within the endurance race, he additionally admitted he wished to provide it the time and dedication it deserves.
“Additionally, for me, if I wish to do it, I wish to do it correctly with actually good prep, and in the mean time I can not do this. I don’t have the free time to dedicate to a Le Mans challenge with all the opposite issues that I’m additionally doing exterior of System 1.”
Max Verstappen not shocked by speak of Daniel Ricciardo Motorsport comeback
Whereas Ricciardo’s podcast look was one in all his first since his retirement, Verstappen advised the media that the thought of him doubtlessly coming again wasn’t a shock.
“This isn’t new to me, in fact. I feel it’s both from my aspect or his. I don’t assume we’re the kinds that at all times have to share every little thing. We discuss loads of issues within the background.”
Nevertheless, when he was requested if he’d prefer to see Ricciardo come again in a extra everlasting position in System 1, he dismissed it, saying Ricciardo ‘defined it himself’.
“I feel he stated it himself. He doesn’t see himself coming again for an entire race season. However Le Mans can curiosity him. Why not? I feel if we do one thing like that, he’ll for positive agree that it must be correct.
“It must be for an opportunity to win. For an opportunity to win towards those who do it for an entire season. You have to be ready very well. You simply want to search out the suitable timing.”
A Verstappen-Ricciardo reunion is a tantalising prospect, notably when paired with the thought of a race as iconic as Le Mans. Whether or not this dream comes off stays to be seen.
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