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Daniel Ricciardo endured a difficult stint in Formula 1 while driving for McLaren – but back under the Red Bull umbrella, the Australian is rebuilding his confidence levels.
Daniel Ricciardo had a disappointing two seasons with McLaren before successfully returning to the Formula 1 grid this year with AlphaTauri. His stint with McLaren included a race victory but was overshadowed by lackluster performances. After leaving McLaren, Ricciardo joined Red Bull as a third driver before being called up to race for AlphaTauri. Taking a break from the sport helped him regain his self-belief and confidence. Ricciardo is hopeful for a future reunion with Red Bull, as he believes he needed to take a step back in his career to move forward.