“The ability to contribute to and be surrounded by the best team in F1 is hugely appealing, whilst also giving me some time to recharge and refocus. Ricciardo said: “The smile says it all, I’m truly excited to be coming back home to Oracle Red Bull Racing as their Third Driver in 2023. He has enormous talent and such a brilliant character I know the whole factory is excited to be welcoming him home.” Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner said: “It is great to bring Daniel back into the Red Bull family. He was initially linked with a move to Mercedes in a similar capacity but has ultimately decided to sign with Red Bull. Without a clear path back onto the grid in 2023, Ricciardo’s options looked to be restricted to a reserve role, and so it has proved with this announcement. After being comprehensively outperformed by team-mate Lando Norris in 2022, Ricciardo was let go by McLaren in August. Two years later he moved to McLaren, but never quite managed to get to grips with the car in two seasons that were redeemed only by his memorable win at Monza in 2021. The Australian initially left the constructors’ champions in 2018, citing the need for a new challenge as he joined Renault with a view to bringing the French manufacturer into the title fight. Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 future is settled for now, as his expected return to Red Bull as reserve driver is signed and sealed following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.īy returning to Red Bull, Ricciardo’s F1 journey comes full circle, but for now he is set to spend at least the next 12 months on the sidelines, where he will work primarily behind the scenes in the simulator. Updated: Wednesday 23 rd November 2022 at 14:00. Daniel Ricciardo confirmed as Red Bull reserve driver
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