The 2023 season of Formula 1 begins to take shape. One of the novelties that has surprised many is the return of Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull as third driverbehind champion Max Verstappen and Checo Pérez.
The Australian driver comes from working for the past two seasons in the McLaren team, but He will make his return to the Austrian team, where he managed to be between 2014 and 2018.
Of course, the news of his return has been very well received, but we must remember the reason for the decision to move away four years ago. The motif has a first and last name: Max Verstappen.
The Dutchman started to stomp and his strong figure led to Ricciardo being moved from his first driver seat which he did not accept and led to him going to Renault for 2019. “Daniel saw Max’s growth and didn’t want to become the co-driver”whitening Christian HornerRed Bull team manager, months ago in an interview with The Australian.
After his departure, Ricciardo was part of Renault in 2019 and 2020 and integrated McLaren in 2021 and 2022, without good results.
In recent years he has been overshadowed by his teammate Lando Norris, one of the young figures of F1.
However, 2023 will see him defending the Red Bull colors again. This news was confirmed by Ricciardo himself on his social networks. “Can’t wait to go home ????”were his words.
Despite arriving as a substitute driver, Ricciardo didn’t hide his happiness: “The smile says it all, I’m really excited to be back home. The welcome from Christian, Dr. Marko and the whole team is something I sincerely appreciate,” said the Australian, who will include simulator tests, track tests and even commercial events among his duties. Although surely his goal will be to get a place again in 2024, the year in which Checo Pérez ends his contract.
Furthermore, he received the full support of Horner, who was very happy to have the Aussie back in the squad, the Briton showing off the Aussie’s talent and character. “It’s great to bring Daniel back to the Red Bull family. He is hugely talented and has such a brilliant character; I know the whole factory is excited to welcome him home,” he said.
Ricciardo, at Red Bull, has achieved his best results in F1. He has seven victories (he has eight in total), the most notable being in 2018 in Monaco. In 2014 and 2016 he finished third in the championship
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Source: Clarin
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