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Nico Hulkenberg opts against IndyCar for 'personal reasons'

Ex-Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out a move to IndyCar in 2022, citing "personal reasons".

Hulkenberg has been looking for a full-time drive since leaving Renault's Formula One team at the end of 2019. The German driver made two stand-in appearances for Aston Martin last season as a COVID-19 substitute but was unable to secure a spot on this year's grid.

Hulkenberg tested for the Arrow McLaren SP team at Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama two weeks ago, completing more than 100 laps, and according to McLaren CEO Zak Brown after the test was "right at the top of the list" if the team does expand its IndyCar team to include a third car in future.