Lance Stroll withdraws from Eifel Grand Prix, Nico Hülkenberg replaces Stroll

It was confirmed a few hours before qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix (10/10/20) from Racing Point that Lance Stroll will sit out the Eifel Grand Prix due to illness, Nico Hülkenberg replacing him for this weekend.

Stroll has been struggling for fitness since the Russian Grand Prix from two weeks ago, according to his team boss Otmar Szafnauer. Szafnauer also stated that Stroll has not been suffering from Covid-19 as his been tested negative multiple times in the last two weeks, but is unsure of the exact illness.

Nico Hülkenberg, who last raced in Formula 1 with Racing Point early in the season at Siverstone replacing Segrio Perez, will step in to replace Stroll, making his Grand Prix return once again alongside Segrio Perez for this weekends Eifel Grand Prix.

Hülkenberg, qualified in twentieth place, five tenths off getting into Q2.

In my opinion, it was the right call from Racing Point if his not 100% well and a surprising one too going into qualifying. All I can say get well soon Lance and lets have a 100% Lance back to race in Formula 1 next time out.