Red Bull has officially announced Daniel Ricciardo’s return to its fold in a ‘third driver’ role for the 2023 Formula 1 season. Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull was all but confirmed during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, when first Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko suggested the deal was done and then Ricciardo himself said it just required his final signature.
On Wednesday Red Bull formally announced that Ricciardo would rejoin it to “assist the team with testing and sim work, as well as commercial activity”. The Race understands that Ricciardo is likely to attend around seven grands prix next season in the role, including the three American rounds. “It is great to bring Daniel back into the Red Bull family,” said team principal Christian Horner. “He has enormous talent and such a brilliant character; I know the whole factory is excited to be welcoming him home. “In his role as test and third driver, Daniel will give us the chance to diversify, assisting in the development of the car, aiding the team with his experience and knowledge of what it takes to succeed in F1.” After being dropped by McLaren with a year to run on his contract, Ricciardo decided against chasing midfield race seats for 2023 and prioritised getting a reserve role at a top team so he could both take a degree of time away from F1 following two difficult seasons at McLaren but also showcase himself in the hope of getting a competitive 2024 opportunity. The Red Bull deal appears to be an ideal fit for his aims.
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