With the Italian GP also now in the archives, Formula 1 begins its journey outside Europe. Eight appointments at the end of the season which will end at the end of November – the 26th to be exact – with the Abu Dhabi GP. With a few appointments before the end of 2023, which sees Max as the only major protagonist Verstappen, there are those who are eager to be able to return as soon as possible, namely Daniel Ricciardo. The pilot Alpha Tauri, during theand free practice for the Dutch GP, suffered a fracture of the metacarpal of his left hand. However, the conditions, at least to date, suggest anything but an immediate return to the track.
Operation successful, now recovery is needed
The injury occurred on Friday and on Sunday the operation. A weekend, two weekends ago in Holland, was very rich for Daniel Ricciardo who was operated on by Doctor Mir, well known in the world of motorsport. The recovery times of the Australian who has already missed the Italian GP held this weekend must be monitored is also preparing to announce his withdrawal for the Singapore GP. Come substitute, AlphaTauri communicated that Lawson – fresh from two very solid weekends – will take the Australian's place until his return.

Horner: “I think we'll see him again from Qatar”
However, what is scary about Ricciardo's condition is further distancing his possible immediate return, is the team principal of Red Bull Christian Horner"Certainly in Singapore I don't think it's possible to see him on track and ready to compete in the race. However, I think it would be optimistic to think of seeing him again the following week in Japan. I imagine he is very anxious to be in the car at Suzuka, but we will see day by day and see how recovery and nature will take their course. I think we will talk about it from Qatar onwards".

Ricciardo doesn't give up
There is, therefore, still no precise date to say when Ricciardo will return to the track. However, one thing seems to be certain: recovery times are not very short, but Daniel will do anything to be able to return as soon as possible.