Toto Wolff admits Daniel Ricciardo is poised to sign a contract with Red Bull for 2023. The McLaren refugee had reportedly been in talks about a third driver role with both Red Bull, for whom he raced in Formula 1 previously, and fellow top team Mercedes. Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko backtracked in Abu Dhabi after saying Ricciardo, 33, has already signed up for a third driver and brand ambassadorial role for 2023. But it is clear that a signature is imminent – and that Mercedes did not secure a deal with the Australian. “Plus, Red Bull is his home, he knows the people and I hope he will sign a good deal there.”.

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