READ MORE: If Lewis hadn’t joined Mercedes, Hulkenberg was our next choice – he deserves to be in F1 . What would a ‘frantic’ 2021 driver market look like if Hamilton quit F1? Red Bull says Hulkenberg an option for 2021 F1 seat. Tickets Subscribe. Nico Hulkenberg said he is relaxed about his prospects of a 2021 race seat after being linked to Red Bull for next season. 18.3k votes, 1.2k comments. If that's true and he takes Grosjean's chair, then that results in … Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is "extremely hot" at the prospect of landing a plum Red Bull seat for his full-time return to Formula 1 in 2021. Last year, after losing his Renault seat, the 33-year-old German became Racing Point’s ‘super sub’ when Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll contracted covid-19. He hopes to be in the running for a permanent seat in 2022. Niall McCague - Senior Editor 18:11 12/10/2020. Last year super sub Hulkenberg … Between the two races at Silverstone, Hulkenberg revealed he was actively looking for a seat in F1 for 2021, before Ross Brawn revealed he was Mercedes’ second … Regardless, he’s adamant that he’ll end up in a racing car of some sort. “First of all, it’s great to get this deal signed up with plenty of notice – last year, I didn’t have quite as much time to prepare before jumping in the car,” he said. Nico Hulkenberg says he will continue talks with Formula 1 teams about a full-time return to the grid in 2021 - even if he doesn't get another chance to shine as a Racing Point stand-in this year. Red Bull says neither Sebastian Vettel nor Nico Hulkenberg were ever seriously considered for a 2021 race seat with the team. Red Bull says Hulkenberg an option for 2021 F1 seat. Team boss Otmar Szafnauer, having used the out-of-work Hulkenberg at short notice last year when Racing Point’s regulars Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were ill, revealed last week that he is back in talks with the German. Jonathan Noble. Hulkenberg was unable to secure a full-time seat for 2021 but has now accepted a back-up role at Aston Martin. Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he turned down a seat in Formula 1 this season, but does want to return in 2022. The German driver already has extensive first-hand experience with the organisation, having raced for the team between 2012 … Red Bull says Nico Hulkenberg could be an option for the team in 2021, after revealing that it even spoke to the German about driving at the Nurburgring. Mar.9 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg could add a third team to his roster of Formula 1 employers for 2021 – even though he is not guaranteed a single race this season. “The stones have already fallen for many teams,” he added. 4. The best independent Formula 1 community anywhere. Aston Martin has signed experienced German and last seasons’ super sub Nico Hulkenberg as their reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. Oct 13, 2020, 10:24 AM. What does 2020 hold for Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg believes he has done as “good” as he could to earn an F1 seat for 2021. Nico Hulkenberg was a long-time contender for the Red Bull Racing seat in 2021, but it fell through the cracks. Hulkenberg has appeared for Racing Point on two occasions as a stand-in this season, putting his name back into contention for the remaining 2021 seats. Phillip van Osten 08/04/2021 at 13:23 08/04/2021 at 13:29 Aston Martin F1 has officially confirmed Nico Hulkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. Motorsport has quoted Hulkenberg as saying, “It is very, very quiet at the moment. “The cards are laid. Recent Posts. . Hulkenberg made quite an impact in 2020 after he was called upon to take over from Sergio Perez when the Mexican tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the British Grand Prix. Nico Hulkenberg deserved of 2021 F1 seat after stunning Nurburgring drive . With Red Bull weighing up its options from the middle of the season about whether or not to stick with Alex Albon or look elsewhere, both Vettel and Hulkenberg were linked with the Milton Keynes-based outfit. Agreed, he was a sub driver for Racing Point for only a couple of Grand Prix, but his performance was very impressive. News, stories and discussion … Co-author: Christian Nimmervoll. Nico Hulkenberg may be an option for Haas but that doesn’t mean the team is on the German’s list, admits Guenther Steiner. Feb.19 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has all but confirmed that he will serve as Aston Martin’s official reserve driver in 2021. Hulkenberg vs. Perez. On Thursday the rumor emerged that Hulkenberg would have a seat with Haas in 2021. 3. The German driver has been without a permanent seat on the Formula 1 … Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed that he will be a reserve driver for Aston Martin in 2021. The Pit Stop: Who gets the Red Bull F1 seat for 2021? The 33-year-old has started 179 grands prix, of which 81 have come for Aston Martin under its previous guises of Force India and Racing Point. I had my two [race] chances and used them as good as I could.” At the end of 2019, Hulkenberg lost his place in Formula 1. F1. The German is now without a race seat in 2021 but may get the chance to work as a reserve driver. The German unexpectedly found himself on the grid at three Grands Prix last year with Racing Point, replacing Sergio Perez for both Silverstone races and Lance Stroll at the Nurburgring after both drivers caught Covid-19. Nico Hulkenberg holds no grudges against Red Bull for passing him over for a 2021 race seat, but hasn’t given up on 2022 and a possible comeback. Red Bull says Hulkenberg an option for 2021 F1 seat Jonathan Noble 10/13/2020. Hulkenberg seems to want to focus on a possible return to Formula 1. Red Bull says neither Sebastian Vettel nor Nico Hulkenberg were ever seriously considered for a 2021 Formula 1 race seat with the team. Red Bull says neither Sebastian Vettel nor Nico Hulkenberg were ever seriously considered for a 2021 Formula 1 race seat with the team Esteban Ocon was his replacement at Renault and Hulkenberg did not find a new place. Hulkenberg tries 2021 F1 cars in simulator, Grosjean gets F1 seat fitting April 8, 2021; Rumor: Financial deal shows green light to F1 sprint races April 8, 2021; Alpine ‘careful’ with Alonso, Ocon relationship – Prost April 8, 2021; F1 closing on $30m per team driver salary cap April 8, 2021 ‘Rake’ and rules not key to Red Bull F1 boost April 8, 2021 Nico Hulkenberg will be dual reserve driver for both Aston Martin and Mercedes this season, he has confirmed.. In Japan, the outgoing Renault driver was coy about his future, but said that if a Formula 1 seat doesn’t arise he’ll need some time to “find a new challenge”. Since Nico Hulkenberg replaced Sergio Perez in the Racing Point, he has impressed drivers, pundits and team principals all around the paddock with his brilliant performances especially on … Read full article. The German lost his full-time F1 seat at the end of 2019 but still raced three times last year when Racing Point regulars Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll sat out with covid-19. Meanwhile, him not bagging a seat for 2021 … Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team conferma che Nico Hulkenberg sarà official reserve and development driver per la stagione 2021. Hulkenberg will be available to step up to a race seat should regular Aston Martin drivers Lance Stroll or … Nico Hulkenberg said he is relaxed about his prospects of a 2021 Formula One race seat after being linked to Red Bull for next season. Nico Hulkenberg has joined Aston Martin Racing's F1 team as its reserve and development driver, securing a return to the team he raced for twice in 2020. Racing Point allowed him to substitute a few times in 2020 because of the corona virus and that could happen again in 2021. April 8, 2021 at 1:38 p.m. UTC SILVERSTONE, England — Nico Hulkenberg has joined Aston Martin as its reserve driver for this season, the Formula One team said Thursday. Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed both Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg are in the running for a Red Bull race seat next season.. Making way for Sebastian Vettel at Racing Point at the end of the year, Perez is currently without a drive for 2021, a situation he shares with Nico Hulkenberg. The German lost his Renault seat at the end of 2019, but emerged as the 'super-sub' at Racing Point this … Nico Hulkenberg has joined Aston Martin as its reserve driver for this season, the Formula One team said Thursday. 1.4m members in the formula1 community. Subscribe. Why kids are hitting the pandemic wall. By: Jonathan Noble. Nico Hulkenberg is a wonderful racer. Hong Kong protesters come out as 47 pro-democracy figures appear in court. Don’t take our word for it, just look at his season in 2020. F1.