Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo eyes role of Red Bull’s third driver

By Smith On Nov 21, 2022

Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo has stated that he is now eyeing the role of a third driver for Red Bull. Ricciardo is looking to return to Red Bull as a backup for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. He indicated his future move after admitting that the “struggles” of his past two seasons have forced the racer to step away from the F1 grid next season. Notably, the veteran Australian has opted out of the F1 2023 driver line-up with a midfield team.

While discussing his plans, Ricciardo stated the last couple of years were tiring for him, and he wanted a break from the competition. He said that “the next big thing for him” was to get involved with a “top team.” The Australian racer clarified that he had yet to sign any deal in this regard with Red Bull. However, he asserted that it was the “most likely” option for him at this stage.

F1 silly season begins with Piastri fiasco

Piastri announced

Alpine F1 on Tuesday announced long-time academy racer Oscar Piastri as one of their drivers for the 2023 season, only to be rebuffed by the driver. The Australian F2 champion tweeted later saying he had not signed, throwing the driver market into chaos.

Alonso arrives at Aston

The catalyst for the signing of Piastri was two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso signing for Aston Martin for the next season, to replace their retiring driver, Sebastian Vettel.

Rebuffed

“I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year,” tweeted Piastri

Ricciardo at risk

Piastri’s rebuttal of Alpine could spell disaster for McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo, who is already under scrutiny in light of his underwhelming performances. Piastri is in the running for Ricciardo’s seat, with McLaren chief Zak Brown already in talks with the young Australian.

Vettel kicks it off

All the Alpine drama kicked off with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel announcing his retirement at the end of this season. Aston Martin lined up Alonso as his replacement, leaving Alpine in the lurch

As for his role as the third driver for Red Bull, Ricciardo stated that either this role would motivate him and make him hungry or it would make him realise that his time as a full-time driver was over. He admitted that the last season was already tough, but this season was more demanding for him.
Ricciardo was able to end this season in the 12th position in the F1 standings after he finished ninth in the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver.
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Daniel Ricciardo finished this season in the 12th position in the F1 standings.

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