Hulkenberg: “It’s a bit crazy”

Nico Hukenberg has experienced quite an emotional lift since the start of the week. Off the radar of the Formula 1, the ex-pilot Renault was called at the last minute on Thursday to replace Sergio Perez, tested positive for Covid-19.

Author of a surprising first day of testing on Friday, he logically fell into line afterwards. But he had the opportunity to start with a car capable of competing for the podium, finally.

Qualified 13th, he could hope for a good race with the choice of tires and above all get tougher for the second round at Silverstone next weekend. But fate has once again turned his program upside down.

 Due to a mechanical problem, the German driver was unable to start the race. “It’s been incredible this story since Thursday, it’s a bit crazy, very disappointing for the team and for myself. They couldn't start the engine and couldn't get onto the grid. »

With this mishap, Hulkenberg will arrive next weekend with very little running on the track. “ I will miss the lack of laps a lot in terms of learning about the car. If I drive next weekend it won't help me but that's how it is. » One more pirouette in the eventful career of Nico Hulkenberg.