With apparently only the confirmation to come, Nico Hulkenberg says 'everything is going in the right direction' as he closes in on a Mercedes reserve driver role. Last season Hulkenberg proved to be a super sub as the German filled in at Racing Point for three grand prix weekends. With any driver who tested positive for Covid-19 forced to self-isolate, he replaced Sergio Perez for the British and 70th Anniversary grands prix and then filled in for Lance Stroll at the Eifel race. Taking the start at two of those, Hulkenberg finished P7 at the 70th Anniversary race and eighth at the Nurburgring. In two starts he outscored six regular drivers, including Kimi Raikkonen, who lined up in all 17...
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