The German was drafted in for the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix after regular driver Sebastian Vettel tested positive for coronavirus.
Despite having not raced in F1 since 2020, Hulkenberg outqualified teammate Lance Stroll in Bahrain and made it to the chequered flag at both events.
With Vettel now all clear to return to racing action in the Australian Grand Prix, Hulkenberg will go back to his reserve driver role at the Silverstone squad.
Having shown well in the two appearances, considering his lack of testing experience with the 2022 cars, Hulkenberg is clear that his interest in competing in F1 has been piqued.
However, despite being open to an opportunity if it was there, he says that it is not the end of the world for him if it doesn’t happen.
“Of course, I miss racing,” he admitted. “Some days more, some days less. I think that’s natural. I’m keen on racing, but not desperate.
“If it’s not to be then I was kind of more or less mentally done with it. And…
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