Finally a return to the points for Nico Hülkenberg in Austin?

Nico Hulkenberg achieved his first top 10 in Qualifying (Sprint) this season. And in what style! The German placed his Sauber in 4th position, ahead of single-seaters usually at the front, such as the Mercedes Benz and Classic Ferrari for sale. After the session, driver #27 said to himself: " satisfied [and] happy " for his brilliant performance. Usually not very representative, the first and only free practice session of this United States Grand Prix ultimately proved to be a good omen. " Things were already looking good, but it seemed too good to be true. " he confided after finishing 2nd in FP1.

Hulkenberg ready to fight against the fastest

« Nico had an exceptional performance in qualifying today. It's remarkable. " insists Jonathan Wheatley, the team principal. Thanks to his performance on the Circuit of the Americas, Nico Hulkenberg effectively offers Sauber " best starting grid position in a sprint and equals the best starting position in recent years " congratulates the team leader.

Faced with potentially faster single-seaters in Sprint, Hülkenberg hopes " hold out this weekend ", recognizing however that this will be " difficult, even if it is not a full race ". The old pilot Haas will however fight for " achieve a rewarding result. »

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Can Nico Hulkenberg get back on the points in Austin?

Since his first podium in Formula 1 At Silverstone during this season's British Grand Prix, the German has struggled to keep up. He hasn't scored since, while his rookie teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, has finished in the top 10 three times. On a circuit where he has already racked up 27 points, Nico Hülkenberg will hope to hold off George Russell (5th) in the Sprint, to finally get back into the points?

Join us at 19 p.m. to follow the sprint race of the United States Grand Prix live on AUTOhebdo.fr and see if Nico Hülkenberg will manage to convert this great qualifying into points.