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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Daniel Ricciardo says he is excited about having a relatively calm and collected 2023 as Red Bull’s reserve driver.<\/p>\n

Life as a Formula 1 driver is anything but stress-free, and after the shock of learning that he would not have a seat for the 2023 F1 season, Ricciardo is adamant he is looking forward to sitting on the sidelines for a while.<\/p>\n

“I am sure that I will drive in the course of the season, but I cannot say that I’m burning with desire for it. I’m still happy that 2023 is starting off pretty calmly for me,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I still think I’m doing the right thing, and we’ll see how things play out over the next couple of months.”<\/p>\n

Best opportunity<\/b><\/p>\n

He claims there was interest from other teams in his services, but he felt Red Bull was the best opportunity even though he is not in the car this year.<\/p>\n

“I did talk with other teams, but deep down, I knew that it would lead nowhere,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I thought about whether I really wanted to stay on the grid, and when I was able to answer myself honestly, I realised I wanted to rest for the season.”<\/p>\n

Teammate Sergio Perez is also unconcerned about Ricciardo’s presence in the Red Bull pits this season.<\/p>\n

“When you’re at Red Bull, you have to do your best,” Perez said.<\/p>\n

“It doesn’t matter if Daniel is here or not because Red Bull can pick pretty much any driver it wants on the grid.<\/p>\n

“Max and I have to work together to bring the title to the team.<\/p>\n

“That is why a compromise is necessary, and the team must always come first. It’s not just about Max or me.”<\/p>\n

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