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A long-time ally of Max Verstappen has claimed that Daniel Ricciardo was ‘hurt’ by the Dutchman’s record-breaking first win.
According to Max Verstappen’s long-time ally, Daniel Ricciardo was ‘hurt’ by Verstappen’s record-breaking first win at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2016, becoming the youngest driver to achieve a victory. Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, admitted that Ricciardo felt hurt being beaten by an 18-year-old in his debut for the team. Despite Ricciardo’s complaints about strategy differences, it was the realization that Verstappen was the quicker driver that truly affected him. The battle between the two Red Bulls and the ultimate victory for Verstappen marked the start of their relationship. Hamilton appears optimistic after Ferrari’s reveal, while Red Bull pushes the limit with engine rules.
