F1
Hülkenberg: “I feel more power”
Returning to Barcelona (Spain) to carry out the first morning of testing of the last week of collective testing with Renault, Nico Hulkenberg was able to provide an updated debriefing Tuesday February 26 at the beginning of the afternoon. Above all, the German is satisfied with the behavior of the French engine.
“I can say we have made good progress on this. The comparison with 2018 is not very fair, as the larger fins cause more drag and the driving sensations are modified, Explain the author of the best time of the first week.
Week 2 is a GO!@HulkHulkenberg gets out on track for a quick installation lap.#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/dl2OR41zvq
- Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) 26th February 2019
But even with this extra drag, I feel more power from the engine. Is it enough (to get closer to Red Bull, Ferrari et Mercedes) ? We will only be sure in Melbourne (Australia, location of the first GP on March 17). »
For this second week of winter testing, Renault has not brought any new aerodynamic parts. “We are waiting for new information in the days to come, but you will always come to recognize the car ! "
Morning session:
83 laps completed for the Hulk. Lunch time!#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/48KoWgLOFA- Renault F1 Team (@ RenaultF1Team) 26th February 2019
Without wanting to go into details, Nico Hülkenberg admitted that he was not yet completely satisfied with his mount. « If you're totally happy, that means you're not all in. When you attack here, it hurts the tires. You have to be careful to carry the tires as far as possible. The Barcelona circuit is very demanding, especially on the left front tire., continues the wearer of number 27.
Finally, adversity does not seem to worry him. « Alfa Romeo looks strong, just like Haas and RacingPoint. It’s interesting, every year people say that the mid-table is very competitive, it’s always the same thing. However, it's not because we beat them last year that we are ahead of them today. We must ensure that the work of a large factory team like ours continues. »
Medhi Casaurang
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