According to recent reports, Nico Hulkenberg will continue his role as test and reserve driver for the Aston Martin F1 team for the coming season. The German will continue from the 2020 F1 season, during which he diligently completed the same task for the Silverstone-based team.
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He was put into action for a three year combined Grand Prix when the likes of Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez suffered from illness. He showed an admirable performance and achieved a heroic 8th place at the Eifel GP after practically no training. Team boss Otmar Szafnauer recently added fuel to the fire by pointing out an extension.
Formula 1 F1 – Eifel Grand Prix – Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany – October 11, 2020 Fans show a banner in front of the racing pool via REUTERS / Ina Fassbender regarding Nico Hulkenberg from Racing Point
He is now closer than ever to getting a written contract on paper, according to a report from F1-insider.com.
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In an interview with Sky England, Otmar said: “We are close to Nico and have discussions. We might well bring him as the third man. That would be fabulous for everyone. “
“Nico was the logical choice because he drove for us for years and because everyone knows that you can rely on Hülkenberg.”
Nico Hülkenberg is familiar with the team
He has spent a total of four seasons in F1 with Aston Martin’s previous iteration, Force India. Therefore, he knows the employees very well and has an established relationship with them. He also contributed to the RS20 last year while holding that role.
“I keep in touch with some engineers because I’ve known them for a long time. Some things were done on the car in response to my feedback. You want to know what’s going on. “
According to the report, “it is planned that Hülkenberg will not be on site at every race, but will have a standby line – just in case.”
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This saves him from participating in every race weekend. Instead, he could focus on other, more regular, race routes than this temporary role.
Formula 1 F1 – Grand Prix Eifel – Nuerburgring, Nuerburg, Germany – Nico Hulkenberg from Racing Point in action during the racing pool via REUTERS / Ina Fassbender
So they can put it into action when needed, as was the case last season. He will continue to work on the simulator to aid in car development. The team will also strengthen the German side of the team they have with Sebastian Vettel and the engine supplier Mercedes.
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