Daniel Ricciardo reveals Max Verstappen message after historic Red Bull victory

Daniel Ricciardo revealed that he sent a congratulatory message to former teammate Max Verstappen and Red Bull members following their breakthrough victory in Sepang. Verstappen secured the first pole and race win for the Red Bull Powertrains-Ford project, marking a historic achievement in the engine program's debut season.

Speaking on the Cars and Culture with Jason Stein podcast, Ricciardo, who now serves as a Ford ambassador, praised Verstappen as an exceptional talent. The RBPT-Ford partnership has since added victories in Singapore and Mexico City, outpacing rivals like Ferrari in wins and pole positions.