The Mercedes driving legend won the race for the seventh time in his career that year, making him the driver with the most home wins in the history of the sport.
It won't be long before Ricciardo gets back behind the wheel after numerous simulator sessions and trackside support for regular drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
The 2022 Intelligent Money British GT Championship Donington II racing weekend starts with free practice session at 14:10 PM IST.
The first day at Brands Hatch starts on Saturday with free practice at 14:00 PM IST followed by another free practice at 16:35 PM IST.
The racing weekend for the British Touring Car Championship at the Silverstone circuit starts on Saturday with FP1 at 13:55 PM IST.
The 2022 Intelligent Money British GT Championship is the 30th British GT Championship, and the season began on 16 April at Oulton Park.
BTCC was established in 1958 as the British Saloon Car Championship and was renamed British Touring Car Championship later.