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Ricciardo beams at Verstappen mention: ‘It makes me proud’

12:29, 12 Aug 2025

Updated: 08:51, 14 Aug 2025

byHidde Korte

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen were teammates for years at Red Bull Racing. Since the Australian left the team, the latter won four titles with Red Bull Racing. Ricciardo talked about his ex-teammates success.

Ricciardo was present at the Connect Event 2025 and spoke talked about his former teammate: "Now seeing Max go on to be a four-time world champion. Four-time? I lose count he has won that many now. He's four-time world champion, I'm proud.”

Ricciardo elaborated and felt an extra sense of pride because Verstappen is his former teammate: "Like okay, that was cool — that was a teammate I had, that's someone I shared a lot of time and track with.”

This is what Ricciardo appreciates most about Verstappen

The Australian previously commented on what he appreciates most about Max Verstappen. If he had to choose who to support as a fan, he would pick Verstappen.

He explained that he appreciates how Verstappen is, but was also full of praise and complimentary about the Dutchman's driving skills.