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Possible Hamilton replacement Hulkenberg opens up about new role

Article To news overview © Getty German racing driver Nico Hulkenberg will serve as a reserve driver for both the Mercedes and Aston Martin Formula 1 teams. The ex-F1 pilot discusses what this means and how he could potentially serve as a replacement for Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. After failing to secure a seat with Red Bull for the 2021 F1 season, Hulkenberg decided that he would turn his attention towards being a reserve driver to stay connected with the F1 paddock. Rather than securing an agreement with just one team, the ex Renault man landed a role with both Aston Martin and Mercedes for this season. "I'm the man for all cases now," Hulkenberg said to Bild. "That means...
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