Nico Hulkenberg could follow some of his former rivals to IndyCar if he cannot secure an F1 return next year.

The German is currently spending a second consecutive season on the sidelines, although he did contest three grand prix weekends as a substitute at Racing Point in 2020.

Hulk’s current role is again as a reserve driver, now for Mercedes and Aston Martin, having been passed over for a Red Bull race seat in favour of Sergio Perez.

Opportunities in Formula 1 again look strictly limited for 2022 so, according to Racer, talks have begun for the 33-year-old to potentially head across the Atlantic like Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean have done in recent years.