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Daniel Ricciardo delivers ‘ridiculous’ verdict as Max Verstappen ignites F1 title chase
Daniel Ricciardo appreciates how competitive Max Verstappen is and how he is making the championship race even more thrilling by closing in on the McLaren drivers. Verstappen’s strong performance at the United States GP weekend, where he earned 33 points, significantly closed the gap with championship leader Oscar Piastri to a 40-point difference with five races remaining. Piastri is facing difficulties in maintaining his lead as he aims for his first F1 title, currently having a 12-point advantage over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Verstappen’s recent successes, including his third win in five races and gaining 64 points on Piastri since the summer break, have brought him back into title contention. Ricciardo, a former F1 racer, shared his views on the championship race and humorously remarked on Max’s preference for medium-rare steak during a watch-along event with fans. Additionally, Ricciardo praised Yuki Tsunoda’s recent strong performances with back-to-back P7 finishes, acknowledging Tsunoda’s impressive progress in the races.
