Daniel Ricciardo considers Le Mans return with Max Verstappen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Daniel Ricciardo expressed interest in a potential one-off appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours, indicating he would like to race with former Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen. Ricciardo, who has not competed since the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, stated he desires to conclude his racing career on his own terms. He mentioned the appeal of sharing a car and supporting teammates rather than competing against them. While a full season does not interest him, an outing at Le Mans could provide a satisfying closure.
- •Ricciardo hasn’t raced since the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
- •He mentioned a one-off outing at Le Mans as appealing.
- •Ricciardo aims to finish his racing career on his own terms.
- •He preferred sharing a car with teammates over rival competition.
- •Max Verstappen is his first choice for a Le Mans partner.
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Ricciardo opens door to racing return with Max Verstappen at Le Mans
- 12:41 AMMotorsport.com — Daniel Ricciardo opens door to racing return with Max Verstappen at Le Mans
"Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he would consider a one-off appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours and named his former Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen as his first choice to share a car with. The Australian driver has not raced since his F1 exit after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, but during an appearance on the F1 Beyond the Grid, the eight-time grand prix winner said he ...Keep reading
"Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he would consider a one-off return to racing at the Le Mans 24 Hours
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 12:41 AMDaniel Ricciardo opens door to racing return with Max Verstappen at Le Mans
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he would consider a one-off return to racing at the Le Mans 24 Hours
- Motorsport.comOct 29, 2026, 12:41 AMDaniel Ricciardo opens door to racing return with Max Verstappen at Le Mans
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he would consider a one-off appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours and named his former Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen as his first choice to share a car with. The Australian driver has not raced since his F1 exit after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, but during an appearance on the F1 Beyond the Grid, the eight-time grand prix winner said he ...Keep reading
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