Red Bull have been warned about their lack of long-term driver options in the wake of their move to bring Daniel Ricciardo back to the team.
The Aussie will be a Red Bull reserve for 2023, having lost his race seat with McLaren a year earlier than planned. He is, of course, already familiar with the facilities and many of the staff having driven for them for several years before leaving for Renault at the end of 2018.
Ricciardo will be ready to be called-up to race at selected races next year, should he be needed. He will also complete simulator work and contribute to the team's marketing activities, as he mulls over his future and waits to see what driving opportunities present themselves.