Nico Hülkenberg at the crossroads

After a difficult start to the season with Force India in F1, Nico Hülkenberg will make his WEC debut with Porsche in a few days. He spoke to AUTOhebdo.

Published on 22/04/2015 à 18:42

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Once again aligned with Force India, the German Nico Hulkenberg has not yet found in the VJM08 a car allowing him to play the leading roles, while the VJM07 had offered him the possibility of climbing into the top 5 several times in 2014. “We work hard, we don’t give up. We understand our problems, but we need new parts to make the car progress. It's quite a long process. » confesses the 27-year-old pilot.

The old pilot Williams will face a somewhat unusual season in 2015 since he will make his debut with Porsche et la 919 Hybrid LM P1 en Championnat du Monde d’Endurance on May 2 in Spa in Belgium, before tackling the 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 13-14). “It’s a new experience. Something that excites me a lot. Participating in Le Mans with Porsche is quite unique, and I appreciate my luck and my responsibilities. » “Hülk” also performed this Wednesday the simulator test obligatory for any beginner in Sarthe.

Find the full interview with Nico Hülkenberg in the 2008 issue of AUTOhebdo, already available in digital version and on newsstands.