Working with former race engineer helped rebuild confidence in F1 sim

Ricciardo is making a shock comeback with his old Faenza team from this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, replacing rookie Nyck de Vries, who was moved aside after 10 races.

The Australian’s F1 return came much quicker than he had anticipated after needing to take time off following a difficult two-year spell at McLaren which sapped the 34-year-old of confidence.

After Ricciardo returned to Red Bull as a third driver this winter, team boss…