AlphaTauri has introduced that Daniel Ricciardo will likely be becoming a member of the staff on mortgage from Crimson Bull for the rest of the season, ranging from the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.
Together with the identification of the notorious BBC presenter, hypothesis of Ricciardo’s return to the grid has dominated social media for a lot of the previous 48 hours.
The information follows what Crimson Bull described as a “sturdy efficiency in immediately’s tyre take a look at at Silverstone.
“I am very happy to welcome Daniel again into the staff,” stated Franz Tost. “There is no doubt about his driving talent, and he already is aware of many people, so his integration will likely be straightforward and straight-forward.
“The staff will even revenue loads from his expertise, as he’s an eight-time Formulation 1 Grand Prix winner.
“I wish to thank Nyck for his beneficial contribution throughout his time with AlphaTauri, and I want him all the most effective for the long run.”
“It’s nice to see Daniel hasn’t misplaced any type whereas away from racing and that the strides he has been making in his sim classes translate on monitor,” stated Christian Horner.
“His instances through the tyre take a look at have been extraordinarily aggressive. It was a really spectacular drive and we’re excited to see what the remainder of the season brings for Daniel on mortgage at AlphaTauri.”
“I am stoked to be again on monitor with the Crimson Bull household!” stated Ricciardo who made his F1 debut in 2011 with Hispania, becoming a member of Toro Rosso the next season.
In 2014 he moved as much as Crimson Bull, leaving for Renault on the finish of 2018 because it grew to become clear that teammate Max Verstappen was the favoured driver.
Regardless of the large cash he was receiving at Renault, the Australian was tempted to hitch McLaren for 2021, nonetheless issues by no means appeared to gel for him at Woking, firstly by way of being pleased with the automobile after which being brazenly criticised by staff boss Zak Brown, although Ricciardo had given the staff its first Grand Prix win in 9 seasons.
