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Daniel Ricciardo found his way back to the Formula 1 grid this year and is content with his return following two difficult seasons with McLaren.
Daniel Ricciardo, who returned to the Formula 1 grid with AlphaTauri this season, has expressed that he is in a good mental state and content with his current situation. After facing challenges during his time at McLaren, where he struggled to match his teammate Lando Norris, Ricciardo found himself back with Red Bull in a test driver role. However, he was quickly brought back to the grid to replace Nyck de Vries but faced a setback when he injured his hand during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Despite this, Ricciardo managed to secure a seventh-place finish in Mexico and has earned a spot on the team for next season. He reflects on the unexpected and eventful year, stating that he is happy and motivated, not wanting an off-season break but also excited to have some time to prepare for the upcoming season.
