Former Formula 1 sensation Daniel Ricciardo doesn’t hold back when it comes to poking fun at his ex-team mate Max Verstappen. Despite parting ways with Red Bull in 2018 to join Renault, Ricciardo and Verstappen have managed to maintain a good relationship. Recently, Ricciardo took to Instagram to share a video of himself behind the wheel of a tractor, cheekily captioned “Frank Hermann,” a playful jab at the pseudonym Verstappen used during a recent Ferrari GT3 testing event at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
Verstappen, known for his exceptional driving skills, set a new lap record at the Nurburgring despite trying to maintain a low profile under the pseudonym. However, his impressive performance did not go without drawing some skepticism on social media, prompting Verstappen to address the ‘false’ rumors circulating about his achievement.
Meanwhile, Ricciardo, who was axed from Racing Bulls last year, seems to be enjoying his time away from the F1 track. The Australian driver continues to engage in light-hearted banter with his former colleague, showcasing the camaraderie that exists between the two despite their professional rivalry.
As Verstappen gears up for the upcoming trip to Monaco, where he currently holds the third position in the drivers’ standings behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the F1 world eagerly anticipates the next chapter in the ongoing friendly rivalry between the two talented drivers.
