Ricciardo considers one-off Le Mans outing, with Verstappen high on his list

Daniel Ricciardo would consider a one-off appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Max Verstappen high on his list of potential co-drivers. Ricciardo said a full season still did not appeal; a single event could give him a chance to finish his racing career on his own terms.

Ricciardo has not raced since leaving Formula 1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix. In an appearance on F1 Beyond the Grid, he said that a year earlier he would have expected never to put a helmet on again. He can now imagine taking off his helmet smiling and perhaps finding the closure he wants.

The shared-car format is part of the appeal: Ricciardo said he would enjoy exchanging data, helping teammates and the companionship of working together rather than racing as rivals. He also referred to a 2018 Red Bull what-if and suggested that a Le Mans pairing with Verstappen might give fans the combination they want.