Wolff Teases Nico Hulkenberg as Mercedes’ Third F1 Reserve Driver

Recently, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke about bringing Nico Hulkenberg to the team as a reserve driver. The Silver Arrows launched their 2021 challenger yesterday, and at the event, Wolff said he could see the German behind the wheel of the Mercedes.

The German has been out of a drive since leaving Renault in 2019. However, Hulkenberg did make an appearance on the grid last year, He did step in for Lance Stroll and Checo Perez when they contracted Covid-19

The Silver Arrows already have a talented driver line-up with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas piloting the W12 on the track. But having Hulkenberg as their reserve driver is certainly a spring in Mercedes steps as they take to the grid in 2021

It’s a matter of when, says Wolff about Nico Hulkenberg

In an interview with Sky Sports, The Austrian boss said, “The question is not when the decision will be made, but when it will be announced.” (translated via Google)

“We all know what he can do and that he is one of the top drivers who somehow didn’t get this last chance at To drive a top team, because in my opinion it could certainly convince. Having such a resource in the team is of course interesting. Of course we are not averse to that either.”

However, the current backup driver, Stoffel Vandoorne, but Wolff’s comments further speculate that the German be their reserve driver on the grid for the 2021 season

The Silver Arrows seem to be unstoppable

The reigning champions Mercedes took their seventh constructor’s title last year. The Brackley-based team has ensured that their star driver, Lewis Hamilton, will be behind the wheel next year. The Knight himself is looking to seat a record by winning his eighth championship.

However, it should be noted both their drivers, Hamilton and Bottas have just one year left on their contract. That is a problem for another day, but now the team is laser-focused on making sure that they perform their best for the upcoming season.

The team goes to Bahrain for pre-season testing where their new car will be at its best. Mercedes will stay in the desert till the 28th of March, for the opening race of the season is set on the same circuit. Will the Hulk be able to step whenever the Silver Arrows need him, only time will tell.

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