Daniel Ricciardo did not expect his relationship with former team-mate Max Verstappen to be as good as it was in their time at Red Bull.

The Australian was partnered up with the youngster for the last three seasons, following Verstappen’s promotion to the senior team.

The pair had some intense moments on track, including Malaysia in 2016, and of course, Baku this year.

Ricciardo has left for Renault, but believes that the friendship with the Dutchman will continue, and could even grow now they are not direct competitors.

“Unless we’re battling for the same bit of tarmac,” Ricciardo said about how good their friendship was.