Hulkenberg back in F1 after Perez fails Covid-19 test

Nico Hulkenberg is covering for Sergio Perez who is self-isolating after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Germany's Nico Hulkenberg will replace Racing Point driver Sergio Perez at this weekend's British Formula One Grand Prix after the Mexican was ruled out by a positive Covid-19 test result.

Hulkenberg, a veteran of 177 grands prix, raced for the team when they were known as Force India and competed for Renault last season.