F1: Ricciardo to replace de Vries remainder of season

Following a strong performance in today’s tire test at Silverstone, Daniel Ricciardo will be driving for Scuderia AlphaTauri with immediate effect.

Joining the Scuderia AlphaTauri on loan from Oracle Red Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo will line up in Budapest for his first race.

Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, Christian Horner said, ‘It is great to see Daniel Ricciardo hasn’t lost any form while away from racing and that the strides he has been making in his SIM sessions translate on track.

“His times during the tire test were extremely competitive. It was a very impressive drive, and we are excited to see what the rest of the season brings for Daniel on loan at Scuderia AlphaTauri.’

Commenting on his new role at Scuderia AlphaTauri, Daniel said: “I am stoked to be back on track with the Red Bull family!”

Sources say Ricciardo was impressive in today’s Pirelli tire test with Red Bull, his first drive in 2023 machinery, and that his best lap would have been good enough for the front row of the grid in Sunday’s British Grand Prix. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during Formula 1 testing at Silverstone Circuit on July 11, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia climbs into the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 in the garage as he prepares to drive during Formula 1 testing at Silverstone Circuit on July 11, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner as he prepares to drive during Formula 1 testing at Silverstone Circuit on July 11, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

AlphaTauri Announcement

Scuderia AlphaTauri announces that Daniel Ricciardo will be joining the team on loan from Oracle Red Bull Racing for the remainder of the Formula 1 season, starting from the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Daniel back into the team,” commented Franz Tost, Scuderia AlphaTauri Team Principal.

“There’s no doubt about his driving skill, and he already knows many of us, so his integration will be easy and straight-forward. The team will also profit a lot from his experience, as he is an eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner.

“I would like to thank Nyck for his valuable contribution during his time with Scuderia AlphaTauri, and I wish him all the best for the future.”

Daniel Ricciardo said: “I’m stoked to be back on track with the Red Bull family!”