Sergio Perez believes that Red Bull are in a "very unique position" following Daniel Ricciardo's return. After being left without a race seat in 2023 following his exit from McLaren, Ricciardo opted to become a reserve driver for the Milton Keynes-based squad, having previously raced for the team between 2014 and 2018. Ricciardo made his first F1 race weekend appearance of the year at the Australian Grand Prix and – whilst he didn't get behind the wheel – was a visible presence in the Red Bull garage throughout the event. The impact of the Australian's return has been praised by team boss Christian Horner, who suggested that it was a boost to have Ricciardo's "positive energy" around , and Perez has voiced a similar opinion.
Perez on Ricciardo's return
"He's, first of all, someone very positive, someone great to have around," Perez told media, including RacingNews365.com , over the Australian Grand Prix weekend. "He never stops smiling. I think it's great for the team. "We are in a very unique position, to have Daniel around with the amount of experience he has. "He's been doing a very good job for us." Alongside acting as a reserve driver, Ricciardo's role also involves simulator work and commercial activities.
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