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Max Verstappen Turns a Blind Eye to Iconic Bromance With Daniel Ricciardo in a Shocking Confession I Matured a Lot…

Published 07/15/2022, 10:30 AM EDTBy MONTMELO, SPAIN – MARCH 12: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing walk during Formula One winter testing at Circuit de Catalunya on March 12, 2017 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) It is no surprise that teaming up with a world champion can be an overwhelming affair, and this is especially the case with the current world champion, Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver has constantly outperformed his teammates ever since he entered the pinnacle of motorsport. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad However, Max has had one teammate who has finished a season, two actually, ahead of him. You guessed it right! It’s Daniel Ricciardo! ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Despite their on-track battles that even turned sour at times, the duo got along well famously. They share a beautiful friendship even now. But in a recent interview with Lad Bible, the world champion mentioned that his best teammate is not Ricciardo but . “I started, of course, very young in Formula 1 and I had, I think, also a very good relationship with Daniel. But at the time I was still only 18, 19 and I think where I am now as a person is completely different.” “So I would say that what I have now with Checo is definitely the best, just because I matured a lot. And I think that also helps a lot with just how you approach each other,” Verstappen. The feeling was mutual as the Mexican driver too appreciated his world champion teammate.

Sergio Perez compliments world champion Max Verstappen as a teammate

During their time as teammates, arguably, there has been no real tension between the pair. They have always been supportive of each other, both on and off the track. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adBUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 01: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez of Mexico and Red Bull Racing talk in the garage during the red flag delay during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 01, 2021, in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Talking about the success of a teammate, Sergio said, “I think not many people can take it, but I think within us, when I win, when Max wins, there is always we feel proud for each other and that I think is something good within us.” WATCH THE STORY: ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad It is certainly interesting to hear ‘s comments regarding both Perez and Ricciardo. But it is definitely surprising that he considers the Mexican driver his best teammate in Formula One. Let’s see how the McLaren driver reacts to his former teammate’s comments. Max’s comments shouldn’t really change their dynamic off the track one bit and, hopefully, they will continue to share the strong bond they currently do.

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ADVERTISEMENT Devang Chauhan 1560 articlesDevang Chauhan is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has a keen eye for writing engaging and detailed articles on F1. Previously a writer for Sports Social's 'Chase Your Sport' Magazine, Devang has been an ardent follower of the sport for over a decade and has attended two editions of the Indian Grand Prix.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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