After his starring performances as a 'super sub' at Silverstone, could Nico Hulkenberg secure a full-time return to the F1 grid in 2021? Although working for Mercedes-powered Aston Martin and Mercedes, Hulkenberg will also be an expert pundit for Red Bull-owned Austrian F1 broadcaster Servus TV this year. Aston Martin has appointed 2020 Formula 1 ‘super-sub’ Nico Hulkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the rest of the 2021 season. Nico Hulkenberg will be Aston Martin’s reserve and development driver during the 2021 Formula 1 season. "The Aston Martin is very different to drive than last year," Hulkenberg added. Last updated on 8 April 2021 8 April 2021. In addition to his new job as an expert F1 pundit for Austrian television Servus TV, the 33-year-old smiled as said he will fulfil "a bit of a triple role this year". Hulkenberg ‘still figuring out’ 2021 plans Date published: October 31 2020 Linked to Alex Albon’s Red Bull seat, Nico Hulkenberg says he still has no answers about his 2021 racing plans. "Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team is pleased to confirm that it has appointed Nico Hulkenberg as its official reserve and development driver for the 2021 … "It is an important first impression. Formula 1: Nico Hulkenberg joins Aston Martin as reserve & development driver for 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. German previously raced for the team during their spells as Force India and Racing Point The former Renault driver, who became Racing Point's 'super sub' last year by filling in for the team's regular drivers when they … Nico Hulkenberg believes he has done as “good” as he could to earn an F1 seat for 2021. Nico Hulkenberg will be Aston Martin's reserve driver during the 2021 Formula 1 … But Hulkenberg will not hang around all weekend if he doesn't need to - he wants to race. The German found himself without a seat on the grid after Renault replaced him with Esteban Ocon for this season, making this the first year Hulkenberg was without a drive since 2011. Hulkenberg was not a team-contracted driver on the grid in 2020. "It gives you a feeling for how the car can be driven," the German said. Aug.12 - Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he is talking to "two teams" about his future in Formula 1. So as Racing Point re-brands as Aston Martin for 2021, Hulkenberg told Servus TV on Friday: "Yes, I will be a substitute driver for Aston Martin and will also have that role for Mercedes in certain races.". "Who knows, maybe he'll tell us something about the Mercedes cars that we can use," smiled Dr Helmut Marko. Apr.8 - Nico Hulkenberg has kicked off his new role as Aston Martin and Mercedes reserve in 2021 by getting a taste of the cars in the simulator. Red Bull, Alfa Romeo and Haas options explained The German could be the most reliable option available to … 1 day 22 hours ago. He lost his Renault seat to Esteban Ocon after the 2019 season.. The former Renault driver, who became Racing Point's 'super sub' last year by filling in for the team's regular drivers when they had covid-19, will also be on call this season. Where will Nico Hulkenberg drive in F1 2021? 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. Niall McCague - Senior Editor 18:11 12/10/2020. 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. 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. F1 CLOSING ON $30M PER TEAM DRIVER SALARY CAP, ALPINE CAREFUL WITH ALONSO, OCON RELATIONSHIP, FINANCIAL DEAL SHOWS GREEN LIGHT TO F1 SPRINT RACES, HULKENBERG TRIES 2021 F1 CARS IN SIMULATOR. NICO HULKENBERG could be offered another F1 return as a stand-in for Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team. "We have an agreement with Toto (Wolff) and Mercedes to be able to access their substitute drivers in an emergency," McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl told RTL. Nico Hulkenberg sat over a coffee with a … Nico Hulkenberg has been appointed reserve driver for Aston Martin during the 2021 F1 season. Aston Martin confirm Nico Hulkenberg as reserve F1 driver for 2021, with the veteran German having impressed last season as a supersub for the team Nico Hulkenberg was reserve driver for the team known as Racing Point in 2020 He has previously also driven for the outfit when they were known as Force India German… However, he found himself in an F1 race seat rather soon, as both Racing Point drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were on the wrong end of COVID-19 diagnoses. Aston Martin confirm Nico Hulkenberg as reserve F1 driver for 2021, with the veteran German having impressed last season as a supersub for the team Nico Hulkenberg … 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. Hulkenberg confirms F1 'triple role' in 2021 Read more about Nico Hulkenberg Helmut Marko Formula 1 Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news … Nico Hülkenberg Confirmed as Reserve and Development Driver for Aston Martin For 2021. The German, having substituted at short notice for Sergio Perez at Silverstone, will travel to Barcelona this weekend just in case the Racing Point regular again tests positive for coronavirus.. Photo by: FIA Pool ... For the 2021 F1 … Nico Hulkenberg will be reserve driver for both Aston Martin and Mercedes during the 2021 Formula One season. Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed that he will be a reserve driver for Aston Martin in 2021. Hulkenberg impressed as F1's "super-sub" in 2020, deputising for Racing Point at three different events -- doing so twice for Sergio Perez, once for Lance Stroll after positive COVID-19 tests. “The stones have already fallen for many teams,” he added. Tweet . Nico Hulkenberg deserved of 2021 F1 seat after stunning Nurburgring drive . The Race - By Scott Mitchell • 5h. ASTON MARTIN F1 team have signed up Nico Hulkenberg as their reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. Nico Hulkenberg has kicked off his new role as Aston Martin and Mercedes reserve in 2021 by getting a taste of the cars in the simulator. Nico Hulkenberg continues to put himself on the market for a Formula 1 return in 2021. He failed to land a full-time drive for 2021. But in fact, Hulkenberg could have a fourth role in 2021 - because Mercedes-powered McLaren may also turn to the 'super sub' this season. I had my two [race] chances and used them as good as I could.” RED BULL WILL LEAD UNTIL MERCEDES SOLVES PROBLEMS SAYS MARKO, MERCEDES WILL NOT WAIT EIGHT MONTHS FOR HAMILTON, F1 COULD LOSE A RACE OR TWO FROM 2021 CALENDAR, MAZEPIN SAYS F1 REPUTATION UP TO THE FANS, TEAMS WANT EXTRA MONEY FOR SPRINT QUALIFYING, HULKENBERG CONFIRMS F1 TRIPLE ROLE IN 2021. Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed that he will be a reserve driver for Aston Martin in 2021. Aston Martin has signed experienced German and last seasons’ super sub Nico Hulkenberg as their reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. “The cards are laid. The German raced for the team … It has been announced that Nico Hulkenberg will have an official full-time role in Formula 1 for Aston Martin in 2021, and will be their reserve and development driver for this coming season.. Hulkenberg the Hero. 33-year-old Hulkenberg revealed to Servus TV that he recently tried the 2021 Aston Martin and Mercedes cars "one day at a time" in the simulator. Last year’s super-sub for the team, in its … Hulkenberg will be available to step up to a race seat should regular Aston Martin drivers Lance Stroll or … "But when it really becomes reality, it's always another feeling on the track and again a learning process that you have to go through very quickly.". Formula 1: Nico Hulkenberg joins Aston Martin... 1 day 19 hours ago ‘Aston Martin have duty to help struggling... 2 days 21 hours ago. From the section Formula 1. 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. By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer. The German was called up as a late replacement … Motorsport has quoted Hulkenberg as saying, “It is very, very quiet at the moment. Nico Hulkenberg has kicked off his new role as Aston Martin and Mercedes reserve in 2021 by getting a taste of the cars in the simulator. Nico Hulkenberg’s sensational return to Formula 1 ended almost as swiftly as it had begun, but now the ex-Force India, Renault, and most recently Racing Point, driver is hungry for more. F1: Aston Martin name Nico Hulkenberg as reserve and development driver for 2021. It hasn’t exactly been a fairytale return to F1 for ex-Renault and Force India racer Nico Hulkenberg as he stepped in for Sergio Perez last weekend, however he revealed on Thursday that he’s already spoken to team principals around the paddock about a seat for 2021. 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 in F1's Eifel Grand Prix Hulkenberg was last seen in F1, when he was called upon by the team formally known as Racing Point on three occasions last season, as a replacement for Perez and Stroll when … Nico Hulkenberg, Racing Point celebrates in Parc Ferme with Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing and Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1. Nico Hulkenberg joins Aston Martin as their official F1 reserve 08 April 2021 - 14:46 By Reuters Nico Hulkenberg has signed as Aston Martin's reserve and development driver for the 2021 …