V Bahrain was his replacement Nico Hulkenberg, who will also jump for his compatriot at the Saudi Grand Prix. In the first race of the season, the reserve racer of the Silverstone team proved himself again as he is qualifications completed before teammate Lance Stroll. The German finished the race in 17th place, his Canadian teammate was twelfth.
Due to uncertainty about Vettl’s result, it is Hulkenberg after the race v Bahrain just in case already traveled to Jedo and because Heppenheim still does not negative test result, will be behind the wheel of another Aston Martin at Stroll also this weekend Hulkenberg, who hopes to be among the points winners this time. Vettel will return to Australia behind the wheel of his car.
Team from Silverstone will v Jedi wanted to correct the pale impression from the first race in Bahrain, and things will be much easier for Hulkenberg, which in Losail had the opportunity to get to know the new car in more detail.