Red Bull “didn’t recognise” Ricciardo’s F1 driving habits on return

Ricciardo had stepped away from a full-time race seat following the 2022 season, after he and McLaren agreed to part company in the wake of a frustrating two years.

While the Australian had initially considered moving to another team, he ultimately felt a year helping out as Red Bull’s third driver would be a better bet for him.

Red Bull plans to make use of Ricciardo for both reserve and testing duties throughout 2023, and thus put him in its simulator to get him…