Hulkenberg not done with F1 yet: 'If right opportunity arises...'

For Nico Hulkenberg, 2022 has taken a very different turn than initially thought. As a test and reserve driver, he is closely involved with Aston Martin, but that he would get to drive two Grands Prix was something he had never dreamed of. Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel has returned from a corona infection and Hulkenberg is returning as a TV analyst. Secretly he hopes that the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix was not his last.

Hulkenberg drove his last full season in Formula 1 in 2019, yet he hopes to return to the premier class of motorsport for good in 2023. "Of course, if the right opportunity arises, but it won't be easy."

There don't seem to be many spots available. Outside of Aston Martin, Williams seems to be his biggest chance, but they already deliberately chose Alexander Albon last season instead of the also available Hulkenberg. There is, however, a chance that Sebastian Vettel will call it a day at Aston Martin and that he could move on to the position of permanent driver there.

Hulkenberg continues to follow F1 closely

He combines his work at Aston Martin as an expert for Servus TV. The German told the press present in Jeddah he was "eagerly looking forward" to his return to Austrian television. "Finally back at my cozy command post with my colleagues, so it's all good. We knew this was only temporary. For me it was a little short vacation, a little trip back in the Formula One car. I'm fine with going back to my quasi old life."