Ricciardo explains why Red Bull role better than F1 race seat in 2023

The Australian is in advanced talks with Red Bull about taking on a non-racing role that could include reserve, test, promotional and simulator duties, having lost his seat with McLaren for 2023.

While the deal is not signed yet, getting the contract sorted is understood to be a formality and could be announced imminently.

Ricciardo’s choice of going down that route comes despite Haas sounding out the Australian, and a deal there to be Kevin Magnussen’s team-mate…