Ricciardo has expressed his desire to use his year out of the cockpit to spend time doing what he has been unable to do while a full-time part of the Formula 1 circus. He also hopes to work hard to put himself in a prime position to be selected for a competitive seat in the 2024 season. Steiner has emphasized that “competitive” is the operative word for Ricciardo, as he is keen for any F1 return to not simply be to make up the numbers on the grid.
