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Ricciardo open to racing return at Le Mans; Verstappen responds

Daniel Ricciardo says he would consider a return to racing for a one-off event like the Le Mans 24 Hours, speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast.⁠[3, 5] Ricciardo teased a dream-team lineup with former Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.⁠[3, 8]

Verstappen responded by joking that Ricciardo is a "smart man" for picking him in a potential trio for a future Le Mans challenge.⁠[2, 5] Ricciardo has not raced since leaving Formula 1 for the second time, having driven for Red Bull's sister RB squad in 2024.⁠[5]

Covered by Autosport, Crash.net, ESPN and 5 more

Read first Max Verstappen jokes about Daniel Ricciardo's Le Mans ambition: "He's a smart man picking me!" · Motorsport.com

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        1. 1 Autosport · Not rated · Oct 29, 12:00 p.m. ETWhy Ricciardo would consider a comeback at Le Mans
        2. 2 Crash.net · Not rated · Oct 29, 7:01 p.m. ETMax Verstappen answers Daniel Ricciardo’s Le Mans 24 Hours dream team wish
        3. 3 ESPN · Not rated · Oct 29, 7:47 p.m. ETRicciardo teases racing return, reunion with Max
        4. 4 Motorsport Week · Not rated · Oct 30, 9:00 a.m. ETMax Verstappen open to Le Mans partnership with ex-teammate
        5. 5 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Oct 29, 6:36 p.m. ETMax Verstappen jokes about Daniel Ricciardo's Le Mans ambition: "He's a smart man picking me!"
        6. 6 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Oct 29, 3:26 p.m. ETDaniel Ricciardo makes F1 burnout admission chasing Red Bull ‘fairytale’ with Max Verstappen
        7. 7 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Oct 30, 6:55 a.m. ETDaniel Ricciardo eyes Max Verstappen Red Bull reunion at Le Mans
        8. 8 RacingNews365 · Not rated · Oct 29, 6:48 p.m. ETMax Verstappen responds to Daniel Ricciardo Le Mans tilt: 'He's a smart man'
        9. 9 The Race · Not rated · Oct 30, 7:15 a.m. ETThe 'bummer' hurdle to a Verstappen-Ricciardo Le Mans reunion
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