Although Ricciardo has had to endure a painful start to the 2022 season, the 'Honey Badger' is ready to give it his all in his home race.
Even though McLaren had a better weekend in Jeddah, the team was still using temporary brake ducts to address one of a number of issues.
After the retirement of compatriot Mark Webber, the Australian was promoted to the senior Red Bull team in 2014.
In qualifying, during Q2, the Aussie got in the way of Alpine's Esteban Ocon, who was on a flying lap, forcing him to abort his lap.
For Sunday's 57-lap grand prix, he qualified 18th and could only work his way up to P14, assisted by a couple of retirements.
The British team already has a deal with Mercedes that allows them to borrow Stoffel Vandoorne or Nyck de Vries when needed.
The 2022 Formula 1 season is not yet underway, yet there are quite a few experienced drivers fighting for their future.
On Wednesday, the day before racing at the Bahrain International Circuit began, the McLaren driver felt ill and initially returned negative tests.
Lando Norris recently signed a new deal that will keep him in the team until the end of the 2025 F1 season.
Lando Norris mentioned tracks like Singapore and Monaco, both street circuits, as places where the new wheels could cause problems.