Head: “Nico will be exceptional”

Nico Hulkenberg made his mark this season, flying through the second half of the GP2 Series season, winning the title while he was just starting out in the discipline. At the house of Williams, where the German is third driver, everyone is convinced that the German will show himself at the level of the other drivers of F1. " Lhe drivers who won GP2 as a rookie, like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, are remarkable drivers, confides Patrick Head. I think Nico will be exceptional. »

The director of engineering at Williams is full of praise for the team?s third driver, expected to replace Nico Rosberg, who is leaving, for next season. He particularly noticed this several seasons ago, when Hülkenberg was still far from GP2 and F1. “ I was very impressed with his performance in the A1GP championship because I think it was not an easy car to drive and he did a very good job. »

In addition to his driving qualities, Patrick Head appreciates Nico Hülkenberg for his serious and hardworking attitude. “ He came for a long time (to the factory) to work in the composites department, in the aerodynamics department and in the transmission department. (?) People see him as someone who wants to learn how the car works. »