Uncertain if Perez can race in 2nd Silverstone GP, Hülkenberg on stand-by

It is still unclear whether Sergio Perez will be able to take his Racing Point seat this weekend during the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. The Mexican was replaced by Nico Hulkenberg and has to wait for a decision of the English government.

Team boss Otmar Zsafnauer couldn't give a definite answer at the press conference either. The Mexican was told yesterday that he had been infected with the coronavirus, so he was immediately quarantined. The question remains whether he should stay inside for seven or ten days. If the decision falls on seven days, he can make his comeback next Friday during the free practice sessions. Ten days of quarantine would prevent him from competing in the second race at Silverstone. If this is the case Nico Hülkenberg will race again. 

Ninth time

Zsafnauer had to rush to find a replacement and found it in the person of Nico Hulkenberg, who made his comeback in Formula 1 after two years. The German drove his RP20 to the ninth time.

Racing Point clarifying reason Hulkenberg not yet confirmed for Silverstone 2 is understanding exactly when UK govt new 10-day quarantine for positive cases came into place, and when Perez would be 'free'. Hulk will do that race if 10-day is confirmed.

— Phillip Horton (@PHortonF1) July 31, 2020