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Daniel Ricciardo praises Max Verstappen's historic achievement in F1

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Daniel Ricciardo praises Max Verstappen's historic achievement in F1

Summary

Daniel Ricciardo commended Max Verstappen, stating he will "go down as one of the best ever." This perspective comes after Ricciardo's tenure as Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull from 2016 to 2018. Ricciardo, now an ambassador for Ford, reflected on Red Bull's successful debut of its own power units this season in partnership with Ford Powertrains. His comments reflect significant confidence in Verstappen's abilities and the team's advancements.

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Key Details

•Ricciardo was Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull from 2016 to 2018.
•He now serves as an ambassador for Ford.
•Red Bull debuted its own power units this season.
•Ricciardo expressed admiration for Red Bull's achievements.

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2:05 AMMotorsport.com — Daniel Ricciardo: Max Verstappen will "go down as one of the best ever"

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Daniel Ricciardo says Max Verstappen will "go down as one of the best ever", and admits he cannot comprehend what Red Bull has achieved in its first season building its own power units. Ricciardo was Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull from 2016 until the end of 2018, and is now an ambassador for Ford, whose partnership with Red Bull Powertrains made its race debut this season. The ...Keep reading
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