168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Daniel Ricciardo believes his prematౠure exit from McLaren has proven to be a “blessing for disguise” after getting another opportunity in F1.

After two difficult seasons alongside 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lando Norris, Ricciardo was dropped for F1 2023 as McLaren opted for the highly-rated 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Oscar Piastri.

This left Ricciardo without a drive, evꦺen though he had the possibility of going to Haas for 2023.

In the end, Ricciardo rejoined R🗹ed Bull as their third driver.

After just 10 races, Ricciardo’s return to 𝔉F1 was announced, replacing Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri.

The Australian will remain with the Italian-based team alongside 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Yuki Tsunoda for 2024.

In an interview with Motorsport.com, Ricciardo opened up about why his time away from the sport was beneficಌial.

“Look, as uncomfortable at times the McLaren situation 🍎was, it was a blessing in disguise,” he said. “Let's say they cancelled my contract because I needed to step away to kind of re-find myself, re-find my love and get the hunger back as well. 

“I think there꧒ were a 🐻lot of elements that had just been a little bit hurt or bruised from it all, like my drive and my motivation. So, I just needed to find that again and that time away gave that to me.”

Ricciardo spen🍃t six months on the sidelines effectively, allowing him to consider whether he still wants to b🌟e an F1 driver - and if he has the motivation to get back to his best form.

He was dismantled by Norris at McLaren, with many questioning if th🌜e ‘Red Bull Ricciardo’ was still there.

“When you go through something, obviously it can change you a little bit and give you maybe a different perspective, or make you appreciate the good times more or 🥀understand how to handle the low,” Ricciardo added.

“Or when you were down, maybe then you realise what's important to you and what isn't♐ꦛ.

“So, just through all of that stuff, I think you learn a lot about yourself. And I think coming out of it, I realised that I still really loveꦿ this, I still do believe in myself.”