- Nico Hülkenberg takes Aston Martin seat for F1 opener
- Vettel is second F1 driver to test positive in the last week
Sebastian Vettel will miss Formula One’s opening round in Bahrain this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. The four-time world champion will be replaced by his fellow German Nico Hülkenberg for Sunday’s season-opening race at the Sakhir circuit.
Aston Martin’s Vettel becomes the second F1 driver to contract the virus within the last week. Daniel Ricciardo missed the entirety of the final test in Bahrain with coronavirus but will be fit to race for McLaren.