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Red BullRed BullAustria, 2004 > present12 models
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has confirmed that it has signed Daniel Ricciardo to Red Bull for 2014. It did not give any further details on the length of the deal beyond that he would drive for them in 2014.
“It’s fantastic to confirm Daniel as the team’s race driver for 2014. He’s a very talented youngster, he’s committed, he’s got a great attitude and in the end it was a very logical choice for us to choose Daniel," said Christian Horner.
Ricciardo became a Red Bull Junior Team member in 2008, and the company has sponsored him through Formula 3 and Renault World Series. He moved to Formula 1 in 2010 first as a test driver for Toro RossoToro RossoItaly, 2006 > present10 models
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. He raced for a half season with HRTHispania Racing TeamSpain, 2009 > present1 model
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in 2011 and joined Toro Rosso as a full time driver in 2012.
"I'm not here to run around in tenth place, I want to get the best results for myself and the team. I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do," said Ricciardo.
The 24-year-old Australian will replace Australian Mark Webber on the team. Webber will join PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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in the World Endurance Championship.
Ricciardo is the second driver to move from Toro Rosso to Red Bull. The first was Sebastian Vettel.
Source: Autosport
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