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Hulkenberg in Jeddah as Aston Martin delay Vettel decision

Sam Hall Thursday 24 March 2022 08:57

Hulkenberg in Jeddah as Aston Martin delay Vettel decision

Aston Martin has confirmed Sebastian Vettel is yet to return the negative Covid test required to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Vettel missed the opening race of the F1 season after testing positive for Covid-19.

Nico Hulkenberg stepped in as a last-minute replacement but Aston Martin has revealed the former Renault driver is in Jeddah and is ready to race if Vettel is unable.

Via social media, Aston Martin said: "Sebastian Vettel has not yet returned the required negative Covid test to fly to the #SaudiArabiaGP.

"Nico Hülkenberg will be in Jeddah to deputise for Seb if necessary. We will delay our final decision until Friday to provide Seb every opportunity to race."

UPDATE: Sebastian Vettel has not yet returned the required negative COVID test to fly to the #SaudiArabiaGP. Nico Hülkenberg will be in Jeddah to deputise for Seb if necessary. We will delay our final decision until Friday to provide Seb every opportunity to race.
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) March 24, 2022

Should Hulkenberg take part in the weekend, it would be the fifth time he would have acted as a Covid substitute after replacing Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez twice and Vettel last week.

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Hulkenberg in Jeddah as Aston Martin delay Vettel decision

Hulkenberg in Jeddah as Aston Martin delay Vettel decision