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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 18, 2022 Aston Martin’s Nico Hulkenberg during the press conference REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 18, 2022 Aston Martin’s Nico Hulkenberg during the press conference REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a treat to the fans. Max Verstappen, who started on P4, ended up winning the race, after a series of battles with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, on the other end of the table, Nico Hulkenberg and Aston Martin did not endure the best of starts. The German was called after Sebastian Vettel tested positive for COVID-19 before the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Subsequently, Hulkenberg found the situation difficult, even though he managed a P12 finish in Jeddah. Opportunities are hard to come by in Formula 1, but the 34-year-old is not desperate for a seat in the pinnacle of Motor Sport. The former Renault driver is currently the reserve driver at Aston Martin and gave his thoughts on racing for the team and his future in the sport.
Nico Hulkenberg is not desperate for a seat in F1
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Nico Hulkenberg deputized for the four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel and did a decent job considering the situation. He finished P12 during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of his teammate, Lance Stroll. The German did an impressive job, considering he had very little time to adjust to the car. Nevertheless, his chances of driving in Formula 1 in the future are looking bleak.
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Formula One F1 – Saudi Arabia Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – March 26, 2022 Aston Martin’s Nico Hulkenberg during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Speaking on his future in Formula 1, Hulkenberg revealed he will miss racing in an F1 car but will take the chance with both hands if an opportunity arrives. “I miss racing more on some days than others. But I’m not desperate for a seat. Of course if there’s a good opportunity, I’m up for it definitely. Formula 1 is a lot of fun. But I also know it’s not going to be an easy task,” he said.
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The Aston Martin reserve driver holds the unfortunate record of the number of races without a podium. Moreover, it will certainly be difficult for the German to seek opportunities in Formula 1 as teams now look for younger drivers as replacements. However, the experience of Hulkenberg should not be underestimated.
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Aston Martin has endured a tough start to the season. They are currently sitting bottom of the pile along with Williams with no points to show. Meanwhile, many believe that Saudi Arabian GP was Hulkenberg’s last race in Formula 1 as Vettel is back in contention next week. However, we have already witnessed his ability to come back under any circumstances. Will the 34-year-old have a Formula 1 seat in the future? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
