Daniel Ricciardo reignites Max Verstappen bromance in unseen Abu Dhabi GP clip

Get prepared all people – the bromance of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen is again on.

The two F1 superstars have been reunited at the beginning of the 2022-23 season when Ricciardo surprisingly signed for Red Bull as a 3rd driver. The Australian, 34, had an enormous smile on his face when he returned after a tough spell with McLaren, which noticed him get launched from his contract a yr early, after being overtaken by Lando Norris.

Verstappen, who received his second F1 World Championship this yr in dominant vogue, initially stated he was happy when the Honey Badger returned. However, if lately unseen footage from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is something to go by, Verstappen was in all probability quite a bit happier than he was initially making out to be.

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There was a clip of Verstappen speaking to the Red Bull workforce whereas he was within the pits on the Lusail International Circuit. He could possibly be heard saying to his baffled colleagues: “Daniel and I have… a little bromance going on here at the pit exit.”

When requested to clarify, the Dutchman stated: “Daniel’s waving at me and making a heart sign.”

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The video has amused many individuals on social media, notably those that assist Verstappen and Red Bull. The two-time F1 champion was one of many first individuals to precise his pleasure when Ricciardo returned to the Red Bull household. All the best way again in July, he stated: “I spoke already quite a bit with Daniel last week – I could see he was very excited, also after driving our car,” stated the two-time world champion.

“It’s great to have Daniel back on the grid within the family. I never actually wanted him to leave. We know that we get on really well. If Daniel does well where he is now, then of course you have the opportunity to go back up. So it’s all open, to be honest.”



There could possibly be much more humorous moments to return with the 2 Red Bull aces
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Before the Hungarian GP, Ricciardo added: “I had enough time off to reset and enjoy it again. I already felt that on the simulator so far this year, but that’s why I also wanted to drive the car [at the test] and really make sure it’s still truly what I love doing most.

“I used to be up to the mark actually fast and it felt actually good once more, and clearly tasting the Red Bull automotive bought me fairly excited and every thing that occurred the previous few years and getting again into the game, taking a while off, I knew it was going to be very laborious to return in on the prime.”

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