Nico Hulkenberg to race in Bahrain for Aston Martin as Sebastian Vettel tests positive to COVID
Nico Hulkenberg will take over driving duties for Aston Martin in the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel has tested positive to COVID-19.
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The Aston Martin F1 team shared the news in a short statement on social media.
The concern for the team will now be any other team members impacted, with Vettel taking part in the pre-season test just a week ago.
Hulkenberg returns to the F1 grid after last driving in 2020 for Racing Point to fill in for Lance Stroll.
Nico Hulkenberg will race for Aston Martin in Bahrain. (Twitter/AstonMartinF1)
UPDATE: Sebastian Vettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and will therefore not be taking part in the 2022 #BahrainGP.
Replacing him in the AMR22 will be Reserve Driver @HulkHulkenberg, who will be in the car from FP1 onwards. #F1 pic.twitter.com/36wnI8LUACMarch 17, 2022
