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Daniel Ricciardo breaks F1 silence to hail “ridiculous” Max Verstappen after US GP win
Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo praised Max Verstappen’s dominant win at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, where Verstappen controlled the race from pole position. Verstappen’s third victory in four rounds placed him just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri with five races left. Ricciardo, Verstappen’s former teammate at Red Bull, shared his admiration for Verstappen’s performance during the race, calling him “ridiculous” in a WhatsApp fan chat. Verstappen’s strong form has put him in contention for the championship, thanks to Red Bull’s recent improvements and Piastri’s struggles. Ricciardo noted that the late-season battle between Verstappen and Piastri is making the championship race even more thrilling for fans.
