The German Nico Hulkenberg will return full time to Formula 1 hand in hand with the team Haaswho recruited him to be the Dane’s new partner Kevin Magnussen. The 35-year-old will replace his compatriot Mick Schumacher.
The American team, owned by the businessman Gene Haashe opted for experience over youth with veteran Hulkenberg, who has participated in 181 F1 races, without taking a podium once.
“I feel like I never really left Formula 1. I’m excited to have the opportunity to do what I love the most again… We have work ahead of us to be able to compete with all the other teams in the middle of the table, and I can’t wait to join that battle again.” Nick said.
Hulkenberg, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche in 2015, he last raced full-time in Formula 1 in 2019 with Renault, and will try Haas in Yas Marina next week. replaced the Mexican Sergio Perez and to the Canadian Lance Stroll as reservation in Racing Point in 2020 already Sebastian Vettel in Aston Martin in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this year. All were marginalized by COVID-19.
The team leader, Guenther Steinersaid Hulkenberg’s experience and reputation as a “great classifier and a solid and reliable driver” they would help propel the team up the grid. “He shares our vision and can be a key player along with the rest of the team in building on the foundation we’ve laid this year with our return to the battle for points.” added.
The arrival Hulkenberg left his compatriot Mick Schumacher23 years old, without a seat in the Formula 1 after two seasons in the category in which his father shone Michael Schumacher.
the champion of formula 2 The 2020 season has been involved in some expensive accidents this year, but scored its first points late in the championship and sits 16th in the table with the Abu Dhabi GP of this weekend.
Three positions ahead is his current partner, the Dane Kevin Magnussenwho achieved his first pole position -and that of the team Haas– in changing weather conditions at the Brazilian GP, which had Schumacher in last place in the standings.
Schumacher said on social media that he was “very disappointed” to go. “Sometimes there were bumps, but I constantly improved, I learned a lot and now I am sure that I deserve a place in Formula 1.” said. “The subject is anything but closed for me. Setbacks only make you stronger. My fire burns for Formula 1 and I will fight hard to get back on the starting grid.” highlighted the new pilot, who could be recruited by Mercedes as a reserve pilot.