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Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the AlphaTauri Formula 1 seat may be further delayed, but his 2024 position looks sorted
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo is unlikely to return to the Formula 1 grid before the United States Grand Prix in late October. His absence is not expected to affect the driver line-up for Red Bull’s second team, AlphaTauri, for the 2024 season. Ricciardo has been out of racing since July due to a broken metacarpal in his left hand. His return date is uncertain, and he is not rushing his recovery to avoid any potential complications. Liam Lawson has been filling in for Ricciardo and performed well, even earning points in the recent Singapore Grand Prix. Ricciardo is expected to be announced as an AlphaTauri race driver for the 2024 season, which alleviates any pressure for him to rush back to the seat.
Source: The Race
