Hülkenberg: "it feels a bit surreal for me right now"

Last night it was announced that Sergio Perez would not be in action during the British GP. The Mexican tested positive for the coronavirus. Now just before the start of the first free practice it has been announced that Nico Hülkenberg will be his replacement.

In an official press release Racing Point states that they think Hülkenberg is the ideal replacement for Perez because of his experience in today's Formula 1 and his strong track record.

"Having to find a replacement for Sergio at short notice is no easy task, but in Nico we’ve got a fantastic supersub who the team knows very well. He’s certainly being thrown in at the deep end, but he’s a fast learner and I’m sure he will get up to speed quickly", says Otmar Szafnauer.

"I was on my way to the Nürburgring for another racing project when the call from Otmar came. That was less than 24 hours ago, so it feels a bit surreal for me right now, but I like a good challenge and this is certainly one", says Hülkenberg. The Hulk' says he hopes for a speedy recovery of his buddy and former teammate Perez.