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Ricciardo “reborn” and “re-energised” after F1 return
After leaving McLaren early, Ricciardo joined Red Bull as a test and reserve driver for 2023. He had the opportunity to race for AlphaTauri when they dropped Nyck de Vries. Despite his hand injury interrupting his return, Ricciardo’s strong performance in Mexico City showed a return to form. Reflecting on the season, he sees it as a positive and feels re-energized. He realizes that he can still have fun in the sport even if he’s not fighting for wins. He contributed six points to AlphaTauri’s eighth-place finish in the constructors’ standings.