Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver who currently races in Formula One for the Red Bull second team, Scuderia AlphaTauri. He previously raced for Red Bull and this year was picked up as a test driver for the season, but this week (July 12th 2023) was promoted to the grid by Red Bull after they unceremoniously sacked rookie Nyck De Vries.
Previously in his career, Ricciardo has achieved 8 Grand Prix victories and 32 podiums in Formula One. He made his Formula One debut in 2011 with the HRT team. He then moved to Toro Rosso in 2012, where he won his first race in 2014. In 2014, he also moved to Red Bull Racing, where he won 7 races and finished as runner-up in the Drivers' Championship in 2016 and 2018. In 2021, Ricciardo moved to McLaren, where he won his first race with the team in 2021. However, he was not able to replicate his success from his previous teams, and he was released by McLaren at the end of the 2022 season.
In 2023, Ricciardo returned to the Red Bull outfit, where he was the test driver until this week. He has been praised for his driving style, which is characterized by his aggressive overtaking and his ability to extract the maximum out of the car. He is also known for his sense of humor and his laid-back personality. Ricciardo is one of the most popular figures in Formula One, and he is considered to be one of the most exciting drivers on the grid. He is a fan favorite, and he is often seen as a future world champion. Here are some of Daniel Ricciardo's other notable achievements in Formula One: 8 Grand Prix victories, 32 podiums, 2nd place in the Drivers' Championship (2016, 2018), Rookie of the Year (2011), Driver of the Year (2014).
Ricciardo is a talented driver with a new future in Formula One. He is sure to continue to entertain fans with his exciting driving style and his infectious personality.
Youtube video on Ricciardo return to F1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRO5undKDsw
