Eight-time Grand Prix winner, Daniel Ricciardo joins Oracle Red Bull Racing as Third Driver.
If officially official. Rumors and some verbal confirmation of Ricciardo joining Red Bull in 2023 were abundant at the end of the season in Abu Dhabi, but today, Oracle Red Bull Racing today confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will return home and re-join the Team as the third driver for 2023. Bringing a wealth of experience and character, Daniel will assist the Team with testing and Sim work, as well as commercial activity.
Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner added: “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.”