Eight-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo to replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri from Hungarian Grand Prix onwards

Daniel Ricciardo will replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri with immediate effect and will make a dramatic return at the Hungarian Grand Prix, it has been confirmed. The Australian had been without a seat after his underwhelming two-year stint at McLaren came to an end with compatriot Oscar Piastri taking his place.

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The British Grand Prix proved to be De Vries' final race in the colours of AlphaTauri, and Ricciardo – an eight-time race winner – will be representing the team at the Hungarian GP on Sunday, July 23. “I’m very pleased to welcome Daniel back into the team,” said AlphaTauri's team principal, Franz Tost.

“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.” Ricciardo added: “I’m stoked to be back on track with the Red Bull family!” In May, Ricciardo said he had “unfinished business” in Formula 1. Pierre Gasly 'extremely confused' how Lance Stroll escaped punishment for overtake at Silverstone British GP: Max Verstappen continues