Australian Ricciardo returns to Red Bull

Australian Daniel Ricciardo will return to the Red Bull’s squad as test and third driver next season, the Formula One world champion announced on Wednesday.

We can confirm that @DanielRicciardo will return home and re-join Oracle Red Bull Racing as the third driver for 2023 💪 #DR3ack 🇦🇺

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 23, 2022

“The smile says it all,” he said. “I’m truly excited to be coming back home to Oracle Red Bull Racing as their Third Driver in 2023.

“I already have so many fond memories of my time here, but the welcome from Christian [Horner], Dr [Helmut] Marko and the entire team is something I’m sincerely appreciative of.

“For me personally, 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.

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“I can’t wait to be with the team and support with simulator work, testing sessions and commercial activities. Let’s go!”

The 33-year-old Ricciardo departed McLaren at the end of the 2022 season, making way for compatriot Oscar Piastri, who races alongside Lando Norris in 2023.

The eight-time Grand Prix winner – who took a one-two for McLaren at Monza in 2021 – will return to Red Bull to assist with testing, simulator work and commercial activity.

This looks familiar 😄🇦🇺 #DR3ack pic.twitter.com/KUY9M4hxvk

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 23, 2022