Daniel Ricciardo could now not have a System 1 seat, however he’s nonetheless making headlines — this time, for trolling Max Verstappen in essentially the most Ricciardo approach attainable.
After Max went viral for hiding as “Franz Hermann” for a take a look at run at Nordschleife, Ricciardo jumped in along with his signature humor. On Instagram, Ricciardo posted a video of him driving round with the caption: “Frank Hermann.”
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Followers immediately acknowledged it as a cheeky nod to Max’s alias — and the feedback sections, although restricted, stated all of it.
Just one seen reply appeared beneath the put up: Max Verstappen himself, firing off a “😂😂😂😂😂💪” in approval. However even with feedback restricted, that didn’t cease followers from reacting throughout social media.
Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen speak forward of the 2024 Spanish GP.Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Pictures
On X(previously Twitter), some that Ricciardo had “restricted the remark part in order that Max’s the one one”, whereas others , “Mr and Mr Hermann?” and “How is there just one remark lmaooo.” One other fan took a extra savage strategy, “His coronary heart is on the second RB seat, that’s why it’s cursed.”
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Ricciardo, in fact, was let go from his VCARB seat in 2024 after struggling to search out kind following his mid-season return. He was changed by Liam Lawson after Singapore GP — a transfer that signaled one other profession crossroads for the fan-favorite driver.
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Nonetheless, if Ricciardo’s future in F1 stays unsure, his place within the sport’s tradition is extra stable than ever. Recognized for his sharp wit and social media aptitude, this newest put up proves he doesn’t want a grid spot to steal consideration.
The Franz Hermann meme has turn out to be probably the most favourite F1 moments of the yr, and Ricciardo’s “Frank” twist — full with Verstappen’s stamp of approval — simply added one other chapter to the joke that’s taking on the paddock.
