2 Times Replacing Sebastian Vettel, Nico Hulkenberg Is Actually Addicted To Appearing In Formula 1

Aston Martin F1 reserve driver, Nico Hulkenberg. (Photo: Twitter @AstonMartinF1)

JAKARTA - Aston Martin reserve driver, Nico Hulkenberg, seems addicted to continue racing in Formula 1. He hopes to return to racing after previously only replacing Sebastian Vettel.

Hulkenberg filled Vettel's position at Aston Martin in the Bahrain GP and Saudi Arabia GP races. At that time, Vettel could not appear because he tested positive for COVID-19.

The results are quite satisfactory. Hulkenberg finished 17th in Sakhir and 12th in Jeddah. He hopes, the opportunity to race in F1 will come again.

"Obviously, if there is a good opportunity, I'm very ready (to return to F1 completely)," said Hulkenberg, as quoted by Antara. "It was busy qualifying, the fun of the race, the fight on the first laps, a lot of amazing things have happened in Formula 1 and it's been a lot of fun."

"But it will be a difficult task. I think every driver still has a lot to learn about this new car. There is a lot to learn, and we will continue to do that in the months to come," he added.

Hulkenberg, who last raced regularly in F1 in 2019, said he was happy to finish the race and cross the finish line. Unfortunately, the efforts of the German racer could not pick up the first points for Aston Martin.

"It was a demanding race, but I'm happy with my performance given my limited experience with this car," said Hulkenberg.

"We gave everything there, but points are out of reach. I am happy to help this team by coming as a substitute again and I will be on hand if I am needed again," he continued.

Hulkenberg will hand the wheel to Vettel who has recovered to race in Melbourne. He is sure, Vettel will immediately step on the gas even though he missed two races earlier this season.

"He will be a bit behind. But I think he is very skilled and talented, I think he will be able to catch up. But for sure he has a lot more work to do and he needs to dig deep to try to make up for the gap," he said.