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Daniel Ricciardo: third driver behind Verstappen and Perez
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BEN STANSALL / AFP
Australian Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo returns to Red Bull.
"Ricciardo will be our third driver," said Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko on Sky on the sidelines of the first free practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Sunday, 2 p.m., CET; TV: Sky).
The 33-year-old Ricciardo had not received a new contract with McLaren for the coming season.
He drove for Red Bull from 2013 to 2018 and celebrated seven of his eight victories during this time.
In the McLaren, Ricciardo was able to finish in the top ten this season.
His best position was at the Singapore Grand Prix when he finished fifth.
World champion Max Verstappen (contract until 2028) and Sergio Perez (2024) are planned as regular drivers for the world champion racing team in the coming season.
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