Hulkenberg replaces Vettel for Bahrain F1 GP after positive COVID-19 test
On Thursday morning, Aston Martin an𝕴nounced that the four-time champion will be forced to miss the season-opener at Sakhir.
It will be the third time Hulkenberg has deputised for the Silvܫerstone-ಞbased outfit since the outbreak of the pandemic at the beginning of 2020.
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The German rꩵeplaced Sergio Perez at Racing Point for the British and 70th Anniversary Grands Prix, and then substi💯tuted for Lance Stroll later that year at the Eifel Grand Prix in Germany.
Hulkenberg has a wealth of experience in F1, making his debut in 2010 for Williams before spells with F🌃❀orce India, Sauber and Renault.
While a podium finish has alluded him, Hulkenberg has been a consistent midfield performer over🥃 the years and has been Aston Marಌtin's (previously Racing Point) reserve driver since 2020.
In a short statement, Aston Martin confirmed 🍌Hulkenberg will be in the cܫar from the first Friday practice session.
“Sebastian Vettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not therefore be taking🍸 part in the 2022 Bahrain G𝄹rand Prix,” the statement read.
“Re🍎placing him in the AMR22 will be Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team reserve driver Niꦯco Hülkenberg, who will be in the car from FP1 onwards.”
Aston M🔴artin isn't the only F1 team that has been impacted by COVID-19 in recent weeks.
McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo was forced to miss all three days of running in the second Bahrain test after test⭕ing positive for coronavirus.
The A𒀰ustra﷽lian is expected to make his return to the F1 paddock later today ahead of the start of the season this weekend.
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