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AlphaTauri’s Daniel Ricciardo admitted ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that he didn’t “really want an off-season” given he
Ricciardo’s mood in 2022 was quite different from his current attitude towards F1. After two disappointing years with McLaren, he was initially happy to step away from the sport. However, he was brought back into the Red Bull fold as a third driver for commercial activities, simulator runs, and tests. When Nyck de Vries left AlphaTauri, Ricciardo found himself back racing with their second-string team. Unfortunately, his comeback was hindered by a broken hand sustained in practice, causing him to miss five races. Despite the challenges, Ricciardo is now in a happy and motivated place, fully committed to racing and eager for the upcoming season. He has less than 100 days to wait until F1 racing resumes in Bahrain and sees 2024 as a crucial year to recapture his winning form and potentially stake a claim for a race seat at Red Bull.
