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Daniel Ricciardo has stated he “wouldn’t feel comfortable” at the Faenza-based RB Formula outfit if he still felt like they were a Red Bull junior team. The Australian, 35, rejoined RB part-way through the 2023 season when it remained under the guise of AlphaTauri, replacing Dutchman Nyck de Vries. In 2024, the team rebranded itself, […]
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo rejoined Red Bull Racing part-way through the 2023 season, replacing Nyck de Vries as the team transformed from AlphaTauri to Visa Cash App RB in 2024. Ricciardo initially joined the team in 2012 when it was known as Toro Rosso under the leadership of Franz Tost. The shift to the RB era marked a new phase for the team, with a focus on independent success rather than a junior team dynamic. Ricciardo noted the fresh perspective brought by new team members and emphasized the team’s ambitious goals in the midfield. Despite Red Bull’s influence over driver decisions, Ricciardo remains committed to proving himself and maintaining his position within the team, aware of the competition posed by young talent like Liam Lawson.
