The German driver Niko Hulkenberg will be the substitute Sergio Pérez in the Racing Point team during the British Grand Prix , after the positive for the Mexican coronavirus that has forced his team to improvise an urgent solution.

Hulkenberg, 32 , had been out of Formula 1 since the end of the 2019 World Cup, when he left the Renault team after failing to renew his contract. With number 27, he is already dressed in pink at Silverstone to participate in the fourth round of the World Cup.

The German driver has extensive experience of almost 180 Grand Prixs played in Formula 1, a competition in which he debuted a decade ago and where he has also driven for the Williams and Force India teams.

"One of the saddest days of my career"

Pérez acknowledged that he was living "one of the saddest days" of his career and explained that he was infected during a trip to his country to visit his mother after an accident. "I put my preparation, all my focus, so many things for this weekend, and for something that is not in your hands ... It just shows how vulnerable we all are. For my part I will follow all the recommendations of my team and of the FIA ​​to the letter, "said Pérez in a video posted on his social networks.

The Central American wanted to explain his movements in the last days. "After Hungary I took a private flight to go to Mexico and see my mother, who had a very bad accident . I was there for a few days and returned to Europe. I feel perfect, thank God I don't have any symptoms , in fact I was going to Going for a run yesterday morning when they gave me the news. In the end you put everything in perspective and I think that today the important thing is my health, to get out of this well and that I may soon be on the slopes, "he wished.

Finally, the Racing Point driver wanted to give thanks and leave a warning against the coronavirus. "I want to thank all my fellow riders who have helped me so much. Unfortunately it was my turn and I hope it will be the last case in our sport. We cannot let our guard down at any time, " he settled.

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