Ricciardo returns to Red Bull Racing for 2023 as back-up driver

ABU DHABI and MILTON KEYNES – Just few days after wrapping their successful 2022 season, Red Bull Racing announced on Wednesday (Nov. 23) that Daniel Ricciardo returned to the constructor as a third and testing driver for 2023 season. The Australian driver previously raced for Red Bull from 2014 until 2018, before moving to Renault (now Alpine) in 2019 and 2020 and McLaren in 2021 and 2022.

"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." said Ricciardo.  "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. I can’t wait to be with the team and support with simulator work, testing sessions and commercial activities" the honey badger added.
Ricciardo (pictured in 2019 as Renault driver) will return to Red Bull Racing as a test driver for 2023 after his contract with McLaren has been expired.

Excited of welcoming Ricciardo back to Red Bull, team boss Christian Horner stated: “It is great to bring Daniel back into the Red Bull family. 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. We’re very pleased to be working with Daniel again and look forward to everything he will bring to the team in 2023.”


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