Daniel Ricciardo confirms details of F1 return in 2023 with Red Bull Racing

The Honey Badger will drive the RB19 in Silverstone and has been busy in the simulator.

Australian racing driver Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will be getting his first taste of Red Bull's RB19 following the British Grand Prix in July as part of his duties as the team's third driver. Ricciardo rejoined Red Bull in a supporting role after leaving McLaren at the end of the 2022 season.

Despite experiencing two rollercoaster campaigns at McLaren, Ricciardo remained excited about getting back behind the wheel of a fast car and reuniting with the team with which he enjoyed a lot of success.

Excited to drive the rapid beast

In an interview with ESPN, Ricciardo revealed that he had spent plenty of time in the simulator, but nothing compared to the thrill of driving an actual F1 car. "I'm certainly excited to drive a fast car, but also a car that maybe still feels familiar to me," he said. "It does a little bit in the sim. But I'm just excited to drive again and to just try to remind a team obviously I once had a lot of success that I can still turn a fast lap."

Ricciardo has eight F1 victories to his name, seven of which came from his five-season stint at Red Bull. Despite being happy with his reserve duties, he still has a desire to get back on the grid and write a new chapter of success.

A showrun at the Nurburgring for Danny Ric

"I'm definitely still in a really good place – I'm very happy with this," Ricciardo added. "Does it mean that I'm happy doing this for the next two or three years? Probably not. But I think for this year, it's certainly a good thing for me." In addition to his planned outings in the RB19 at Silverstone and Monza, Ricciardo is due to tackle the Nordschleife aboard an older Red Bull F1 machine during showrun activities at the 12h Nurburgring event in September.

Ricciardo's return to Red Bull as a third driver has been met with much excitement from fans and the racing community alike, with many anticipating the Australian's first outing in the RB19. With his wealth of experience and success in F1, Ricciardo is sure to be a valuable asset to the Red Bull team in the upcoming season.

It's clear that Ricciardo's passion for racing has not diminished, and he remains determined to add to his already impressive record. With his first taste of the RB19 just around the corner, fans can't wait to see what the Australian driver will bring to the table in the upcoming season. Following his departure from McLaren at the end of the 2022 season, Daniel Ricciardo made a much-anticipated return to Red Bull as a third driver for the team. While he has been providing support to Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez both on and off the track, fans have been eagerly waiting to see the Australian driver back in action.

The news that Ricciardo is set to drive the RB19 following July’s British Grand Prix has only added to the excitement. The Australian driver has already spent plenty of time in the simulator preparing for his return to the cockpit, and he is now eagerly anticipating getting back behind the wheel of a fast car.

Ricciardo has previously experienced success at Red Bull, claiming seven of his eight career F1 victories during his five-year stint with the team. He is now determined to show the team that he still has what it takes to turn a fast lap and contribute to their ongoing success.

In addition to his planned test drives of the RB19, Ricciardo is also set to take on the Nordschleife during showrun activities at the 12h Nurburgring event in September, aboard an older Red Bull F1 machine. While the Australian driver is currently enjoying his role as a reserve driver for Red Bull, he has made it clear that he is eager to get back on the grid next year and write a new chapter of success.

Ricciardo is also taking the opportunity to tick some boxes for himself, such as running the New York marathon, which he had expressed an interest in doing. With Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull, fans are eager to see the driver back in action and making his mark on the track once again.