Who expected a Max Verstappen tense, on the eve of the first of six races that could lead him to win his first world title in his career, he will have to revise his predictions. In fact, at the press conference in Austin, the Dutch driver was the protagonist – in front of journalists – of several tasty gags together with his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo, with whom the relationship has always remained very good, even after the Australian’s farewell to Red Bull. To unleash the hilarity of the two were first of all the results that emerged from the survey commissioned by F1 and to which fans from all over the world responded. From the votes it emerges that the native of Hasselt is the driver most loved by the public.
“My life is now complete – the Red Bull rider joked – my goal has been achieved. I can withdraw “. Ricciardo’s ‘comic support’ was immediate, and he upped the ante: “But if only twelve people voted!The McLaren driver teased him. “It’s nice to see twelve people voted for me“, The prompt response of the orange. However, even the Australian did not fail to give a bit of show, showing off a ‘sheriff’ look and flaunting a Texan accent in saying “happy to be back in Austin“, Provoking the laughter of the former garage companion.
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Finally, the two also found a way to joke about the hypothesis of a third United States GP played in Las Vegas, a city known in the world much more for gambling than for its automotive tradition. “In Las Vegas, some drivers may miss the race – Ricciardo added with his inevitable irony, referring to the many ‘distractions’ given by casinos – it could be a good match for substitutes“.
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