Ricciardo on possible Red Bull return: 'Would complete the circle'

After the 2022 season, Ricciardo left McLaren. Despite a victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the Australian had not brought what was expected of him. His old team, Red Bull Racing, then offered him to become a reserve driver. Nyck de Vries' disappointing performance at AlphaTauri even allowed the eight-time race winner to step in during the 2023 season.

During the previous season, Ricciardo was widely linked to Red Bull Racing. Rumours surrounding Perez's seat increased enormously, especially during the summer. However, the Mexican stayed with the team, so the Visa Cash App RB driver will have to wait and see what happens after this year. That is when the contract of Max Verstappen's current teammate will expire, and it is no secret that there is a possibility that Perez will leave the team after this year.

Ricciardo: 'Return to Red Bull would complete the circle'

Ricciardo would love to return to Red Bull: "I think as I touched on a little bit earlier, maybe it's a possibility long term. As I touched on, yes it could be a wonderful full circle moment, and finish my career there, that would obviously make me happy."

Ricciardo keeps focus on Racing Bulls

However, the focus is now on other things. The Australian said: "I just approach every weekend now one by one. When the sport was taken away from me, obviously a year ago, there was no guarantee I would be back here. The long vision or long-term way of thinking is just not where I'm at. So right now, it's really focused on where I am, Visa Cash App RB. We've got a big task ahead to try to do what I can there, try to kick some butt, and then see where the wind takes me."