Daniel Ricciardo replaces Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri

Published on 11 July 2023 by Johan Peeters

Following a strong performance in today's tyre test at Silverstone, Daniel Ricciardo will be driving for Scuderia AlphaTauri with immediate effect. Joining the Scuderia on loan from Oracle Red Bull Racing, Daniel will replace Nyck de Vries and line up in Budapest for his first race.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Daniel back into the team,” commented Franz Tost, Scuderia AlphaTauri team principal. “There’s no doubt about his driving skills, and he already knows many of us, so his integration will be easy and straight forward. The team will also profit a lot from his experience, as he is an eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner. I would like to thank Nyck for his valuable contribution during his time with Scuderia AlphaTauri and I wish him all the best for the future.”

Oracle Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO, Christian Horner said, ‘It was great to see Daniel hasn’t lost any form while away from racing and that the strides he has been making in his SIM sessions translate on track. His times during the tyre test were extremely competitive. It was a very impressive drive and we are excited to see what the rest of the season brings for Daniel on loan at Scuderia AlphaTauri.’

Daniel Ricciardo said: “I’m stoked to be back on track with the Red Bull family!”