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Will a dream of German Formula 1 fans come true? Returnees could soon be back in the cockpit

2021-08-24T15:47:52.447Z


In addition to Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher, a third German could return to Formula 1 in the new season. Nico Hulkenberg is traded at Williams.


In addition to Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher, a third German could return to Formula 1 in the new season.

Nico Hulkenberg is traded at Williams.

Grove - There is not only agreement in Germany that he deserves it: Nico Hülkenberg * can again hope for a cockpit in Formula 1 * in the coming season.

It is not yet clear how many seats in the cars will be free in 2022 - but it is quite likely that Williams will have to go looking for a driver soon.

The young high-flyer George Russell * has been associated with a move to Mercedes for what feels like an eternity, in the meantime it was almost certain that the Briton will replace Valtteri Bottas.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has now announced that they want to decide between the two drivers “by September”.

Formula 1: Will Nico Hulkenberg soon drive for Williams?

The German Williams team boss Jost Capito avoided a clear denial when he was

approached

by

Sport1

on Hülkenberg.

"When I say that I've talked to everyone who doesn't have a contract but would like one, I don't have to give a name," he reveals in a somewhat cryptic way.

So is he hiring his experienced compatriot Hulkenberg?

"Hulk" could help to further develop the completely new racing car from 2022 - but Russell's future has to be clarified first.

A driver swap between Russell and Bottas would also be conceivable, in which case Hülkenberg would go away empty-handed.

The German is currently working as a substitute driver for Mercedes and Aston Martin.

Video: Hülkenberg with a sensational comeback

“To be honest, I miss racing a lot,” confessed the Emmerich.

He has already made a decision for himself: If it doesn't work out with a new team in 2022, “the Formula 1 chapter is over for me.

I have to be that realistic, ”he clarified *.

Last season he jumped in for Sergio Perez at Racing Point and immediately delivered strong performances in a new car.

Formula 1: Williams wants to prepare for possible Russell exit

Williams is, according to Capito, the "most sought-after team" among all the drivers who do not yet have a contract for the next season.

“The phone rings every day,” he says.

With the takeover by Dorilton Capital there are new opportunities for the traditional racing team, one is no longer dependent on so-called "pay drivers" who bring capital with them.

“We can take the drivers who suit us best,” says Capito.

Maybe Hulkenberg?

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Source: merkur

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