Nico Hülkenberg: “I called Guenther myself”

Returning to F1 after a three-year break, still marked by five appearances in Grands Prix, the German is very happy to find a seat in a booming category. On the Haas hospitality terrace, facing the pretty Marina, Mick Schumacher's successor discusses the circumstances of this umpteenth comeback.

Published on 24/11/2022 à 17:45

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Nico Hülkenberg: “I called Guenther myself”

Nico Hülkenberg - Haas F1 Team 2023 Driver © Florent Gooden / DPPI

Nico Hulkenberg, when did you realize that this return to F1 become reality?

You never really know until it's signed. But I would still say that over the last month, everything has become more concrete and serious. I was more and more convinced that we were going to reach an agreement. And I'm very happy that this is the case.

Who called the other? YOU ? Guenther Steiner, the main team Haas ?

I called Guenther myself at one point.

What motivates your return? Daniel Ricciardo, for example, admitted not having wanted to sign here?

Je ne sais pas ce qu’il en est pour Daniel. Pour ma part, j’ai faim de F1, j’ai la fl