Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo is making a surprising comeback in Formula 1, joining the AlphaTauri team after being released by McLaren last year. The 34-year-old, known for his infectious smile, returned to the track at the Hungaroring, where he previously won for Red Bull in 2014. Ricciardo completed 30 laps in the second practice session, posting a best lap time of 1:18.385. He expressed his excitement about rejoining the Red Bull family and the familiar feelings it brings. Ricciardo’s opportunity at AlphaTauri came after Nyck de Vries was let go. The driver spoke about the importance of being prepared for unexpected opportunities and revealed he had taken a break during his time off, attending his friend’s bachelor party in Las Vegas. Ricciardo is pleased to return to the team where he began his F1 career and feels both he and the team have evolved over the years. Despite the challenges ahead, as AlphaTauri currently sits at the bottom of the constructors’ championship, Ricciardo is grateful for the opportunity and is ready to work hard. After being released by McLaren, Ricciardo spent time as Red Bull’s reserve driver before AlphaTauri’s team principal gave him another chance. He impressed during a recent tyre test at Silverstone, catching the attention of Christian Horner, the principal of the Red Bull team. If Ricciardo performs well at AlphaTauri, there is a possibility of him returning to Red Bull, especially with Sergio Perez’s recent poor performance. Ricciardo’s comeback also raises the possibility of reuniting with his former teammate, Max Verstappen. Ricciardo won seven out of his eight races with Red Bull, outperforming Sebastian Vettel. Unfortunately, his departure from the team came as they focused more on Verstappen. Ricciardo’s return to Formula 1 has brought a new level of excitement and speculation to the sport.
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