Nico Hülkenberg left Formula 1 in 2019. However, we got a chance to see the Hulk when he stood in for Racing Point last season. He certainly impressed some teams in the paddock and was in talks with Red Bull. Sergio Perez showed his talent and was finally offered the contract. Now it hurts Hulkenberg to see the Milton-Keynes clearly.
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However, it’s not bad for the German driver. He is currently the reserve driver for Mercedes and Aston Martin and will intervene at every opportunity.
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The 2021 season still has a long way to go and fans can’t wait to see the Hulk back on track and battle his rivals. He might just prove the opposite to Red Bull if he got the chance.
Nico Hulkenberg says seeing Red Bull so well is following him
In an interview with Ziggo Sport, as quoted by PlanetF1, Hülkenberg said: “I shouldn’t see Red Bull because then I’ll cry. I don’t think about it. I spoke to the team in the second half of last year. “
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 6: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Renault Sport F1 looks on in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“The last races, the time when Perez went really well, the victory in Bahrain, then it was over,” concluded Nico.
Mercedes would have signed Hulkenberg if Hamilton hadn’t joined the team, Brawn reveals
It’s hard not to see Lewis Hamilton when you think of Mercedes. However, Ross Brawn revealed that if Lewis hadn’t put pen to paper all those years ago, Lewis would have chosen the German instead.
Brawn said: “I almost signed it years ago when I was in charge at Mercedes. If Lewis hadn’t come to Mercedes, Nico would have been our next choice. “
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 6: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Renault Sport F1 looks on in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 6, 2019 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“I always had great respect for Nico as a driver. He’s a very strong driver who should be in Formula 1, ”said Brawn.
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The Silver Arrows have taken their places from Hamilton and Bottas, but if necessary, Hulkenberg would be given the opportunity to prove to himself and everyone else that he’s not finished with Formula 1.
What do you think of Nico, would he have been successful at Mercedes if he had joined? Let us know in the comments below.
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