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Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo will both feature in Red Bull’s season launch this week, bringing together the team’s present and past as it prepares for a landmark year in Formula 1.
Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo are set to appear at Red Bull’s season launch this week in Detroit, uniting the team’s current and past drivers for a significant year in Formula 1. The event will showcase Red Bull’s 2026 livery, marking the start of a new technical era with an in-house built power unit developed in collaboration with Ford. Ricciardo’s attendance confirms a rare reunion with Verstappen, with whom he formed a popular driver pairing during their time at Red Bull from 2016 to 2018. Following his retirement announcement in 2024 and subsequent role as a global ambassador for Ford Racing, Ricciardo’s appearance aligns with Red Bull and Ford’s expanding partnership off the track. The season launch will also feature other racing personalities, including NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano and Formula Drift title winner James Deane.
