Carlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time in the practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix in a wet and disrupted hour of running.
Daniel Ricciardo articles archive
Why Ricciardo says McLaren’s car “speaks Lando’s language” – but Norris disagrees
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo reckons his former McLaren team mate knew “how to get the most out of that thing” but Lando Norris says their car is still difficult to drive.
Did Ricciardo’s return to F1 vindicate Red Bull’s decision to drop De Vries?
Round Table
Posted onDid Daniel Ricciardo prove Red Bull were right to replace Nyck de Vries with his return to F1 in Hungary? Our panel of writers give their views.
Risk of rain in sole practice session is “biggest concern” for Belgian GP
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Risk of rain in sole practice session is “biggest concern” for Belgian GP • Ricciardo reveals Alonso chat behind F1 break • Haas unsure when to prioritise 2024 car
Paddock Diary: 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe paddock buzz at the Hungarian Grand Prix was all about one story: Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 comeback at AlphaTauri.
Ricciardo believes first-lap collision cost him chance of points on comeback
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo produced a superb 40-lap stint on the medium tyre compound after a first-lap hit from Guanyu Zhou put him out of contention for points.
Ricciardo could drive ‘on the limit, unlike the last two years’ in qualifying
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo felt able to push flat-out again in qualifying which “is something that I obviously didn’t always have the last year or two”.
Ricciardo’s time away will have helped him “get rid of the demons” – Albon
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams driver Alexander Albon believes having half a year off from racing will have helped Daniel Ricciardo to “reset” as a driver.
Ricciardo “at 95%” after ending Friday 10 places behind Tsunoda
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciard says he feels he’s already at “95 percent” after his first day of driving the AlphaTauri on his return to Formula 1.
Tost insists signing de Vries was the “right decision” after early sacking
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost says the team were right to hire Nyck de Vries last year despite their early decision to drop him.
Ricciardo says AlphaTauri drive offers “best path” back to “dream” Red Bull seat
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says regaining his seat at Red Bull would be a “dream” outcome from his return to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri.
De Vries deserved to stay ‘at least until the summer break’ – Tsunoda
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri should have given Nyck de Vries more races at tracks he was familiar with before deciding whether to drop him, says his former team mate Yuki Tsunoda.
“The car will be what it is”: Ricciardo braced for challenging return at back of grid
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo expects his return to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri will be a challenge and says he is in the dark about how their car will handle.
How to impress Red Bull in just 11 races – or not
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull decided not to keep Nyck de Vries in Formula 1 after just 11 races. How did their future stars Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen compare?
Perez “couldn’t care less” about speculation over his future at Red Bull
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez insists he has “full support” of Red Bull • Pirelli’s prototype 2024 tyres get more testing • Andretti calls Alonso “the complete driver”
Ricciardo returns as AlphaTauri drop de Vries after just 10 races
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries has lost his Formula 1 seat with AlphaTauri after just 10 grands prix. Daniel Ricciardo has been confirmed as his replacement.
Ricciardo returns for Red Bull at Silverstone test but team ‘not planning’ full-time seat
2023 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has returned to the cockpit of a current Red Bull Formula 1 car for the first time since he left the team five years ago.
Ricciardo could return to AlphaTauri if team lacks young driver options – Tost
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo could return to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri – a team he previously drove for when it was called Toro Rosso – in 2024.
Caption Competition 216: Red Bull recoil
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were the Red Bull drivers reacting to at Monaco a few weeks ago? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Ricciardo exclusive: I got back in the sim and thought: “Have I lost it?”
Interview
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo tells RaceFans how he regained faith in his driving – and why he now accepts his return to F1 may not come at a top team.