Max Verstappen's 'Prophetic' Comment Resurfaces After Daniel Ricciardo's Injury
Why it matters: A resurfaced clip shows Max Verstappen seemingly 'predicting' Daniel Ricciardo's recent dirt bike accident and subsequent injury, years before the actual incident occurred. This unexpected coincidence has drawn significant attention.
The incident: Daniel Ricciardo, the former Red Bull F1 driver, was recently taken to Mossman Hospital in Queensland, Australia, after suffering minor injuries in a dirt bike accident. The incident occurred in Daintree, northern Queensland. Ricciardo, who turned 36 last month, is reportedly in good spirits. This isn't his first injury; he previously broke his hand in a crash at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, forcing him to miss five races.
The prophetic exchange: An amusing clip from a 2024 interview has emerged where Ricciardo and Verstappen discuss a hypothetical day out in Australia. The conversation turned remarkably prophetic:
- Question: "Dan, you’ve got one perfect day with Max as your date. Where do you take him in Australia?"
- Ricciardo: "Whoa, whoa! A friendly date? We’re going to get the wrong idea… Yes, yes, yes. To my farm. And we would ride… Honda, little 110cc dirt bikes. That is what we’d be doing all day."
- Verstappen: "Break a leg… And then we call Red Bull and we’re like: ‘Argh, we just had a shunt. We can’t do the next four races because Daniel’s collarbone has gone!'"
- Ricciardo: "No, don’t say that!"
Ricciardo's life post-F1: Since his departure from the Racing Bulls team after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, Ricciardo has largely stayed away from the F1 paddock. He recently shared insights into his life, describing it as a period of "self-exploration" and appreciating simple things. He highlighted efforts to be "less selfish" and a "better listener" after years in the high-speed F1 world.