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How the return of Daniel Ricciardo to Red Bull will affect Checo Perez

At the close of the 2022 Formula 1 campaign, news was released that impacted Sergio Perez's environment in the Red Bull Racing team. Fans began to worry about Daniel Ricciardo's future as third driver in the 2023 season. He was a favorite driver within the Austrian team and their doubts about Jalisco, a native Guadalajara resident, became increasingly recurrent.


Through its official website, the red bull team issued an official statement where they announced the event that Helmut Marko announced on the eve of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The team also released details about the occupations the Australian will perform in the second stage of the competition, but didn't mention Max Verstappen or Checo Perez's future.

"This might be our worst kept secret but it is true. Daniel Ricciardo will make his return home to join the team in 2023 as our third driver. Daniel brings a wealth experience and character to the team and will assist with testing and teamwork. The document was released with information about simulation and commercial activity.

In the days prior to the official announcement, Christian Horner, the team's chief mechanic and close friend of Ricciardo, was uncertain about the arrival of the pilot because his signature had not been stamped on the contract. He assured that his arrival would not compromise the Mexican's ability to leave the team.

"Daniel's contract is very specific for a specific reason: we have a contract with Checo for the next two years The two drivers (Max Verstappen and Checo Perez) have a good relationship. He stated that they have performed well for the team, and that there is no reason to expect them to do so tomorrow or for the remainder of their contractual commitment to F1's media outlet.

Horner's comments showed that there is no question about the Mexican's continuity within the team. Daniel Ricciardo F1 didn't give the assurance that Checo Perez would remain aboard the RB18 in 2023, though Daniel Ricciardo will focus his activities on planning and team campaigns.

In this sense, Ricciardo agreed to leave the McLaren team to return to be part of the ranks that led him as a Formula 1 driver. Horner outlined the main occupation the 33-year old driver will pursue in his second stage as Red Bull's member.

"It's great to bring Daniel back to the Red Bull family. He has enormous talent and such a brilliant character. I know the entire factory is excited to welcome you into his home. In his role as test driver and third driver, Daniel will give us the opportunity to diversify, assisting in the development of the car, helping the team with his experience and knowledge of what it takes to be successful in F1''.




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