The last time
Nico Hulkenberg drove in
Formula 1 was in 2019 at
Renault. He was then replaced by
Esteban Ocon. Last season he still filled in for Racing Point drivers who tested positive for Covid-19. Yet this did not secure him a seat for 2021.
There were rumours that the German would be an option for
Red Bull Racing, but they ultimately opted for
Sergio Perez. Now it appears that the
Williams team does have an interest in Hulkenberg.
Williams has a long list of
“I think at the moment we do not exclude any driver who would be available for next year. Nico is available for next year,” said Capito. Jost Capito told
The Race.
"So we've got quite a long list," Capito said.
There are strong rumours linking
George Russell to
Mercedes. The
Williams driver would replace
Valtteri Bottas next year.
Toto Wolff previously indicated he wanted to make the decision before the race at Spa. Should Russell really move to Mercedes,
Valtteri Bottas would also be a good option for Williams. The Finn drove for the team for four years before signing for Mercedes.