F1 Daniel Ricciardo: Will Ricciardo return to Red Bull in 2023 

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Daniel Ricciardo might join Red Bull as a backup driver for the upcoming season.

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Although a contract has not yet been finalized, Dr. Helmut Marko, the Austrian team's advisor, speculated that

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Ricciardo would serve as the backup driver in an interview with Sky Germany.

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Helmut Marko has told [Sky Germany] that Ricciardo will be Red Bull's third driver next year,

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according to Tobi Gruener of the German journal Auto Motor und Sport.

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Sergio Perez's contract is valid until 2024.

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Liam Lawson will serve as Red Bull & Alpha Tauri's designated reserve driver.

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Therefore, I assume Ricciardo will be primarily used for promotional activities like show runs.

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The news was confirmed in a tweet by Tobi Gruener of the German journal Auto Motor und Sport.

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