Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg will replace compatriot Sebastian Vettel in Formula One’s Bahrain season-opener after the four times world champion tested positive for COVID-19, Aston Martin said on Thursday.
“Sebastian Vettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not therefore be taking part in the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix,” the team said in a statement.
“Replacing him in the AMR22 will be Reserve Driver Nico Hulkenberg, who will be in the car from FP1 onwards.”
Practice for Sunday’s race starts on Friday.
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