Nico Hulkenberg looking forward to an ‘interesting’ British GP – Formula 1 news
Nico Hulkenberg is expecting an ‘interesting’ British GP because of the challenging track layout and mixed weather conditions in the country.
According to the Sauber driver, “The track is challenging for every driver and, in addition, the weather can be tricky as well. So it should be an interesting weekend. High downforce will be important, but also aerodynamic efficiency, because there are still
a few straights.”
The young German has been unable to make an impression during the 2013 Formula 1 season despite finishing the last year on a high. However, he was with Force India back then and decided to switch teams in order to achieve stronger results to get the attention
of bigger teams.
Unfortunately for Hulkenberg, that move has backfired, as Sauber have failed to repeat what they did during the previous season. The team was in a position to fight for podiums with consistency, but something has gone terribly wrong for them and they are
struggling to finish in points regularly.
Despite that, Hulkenberg will be hoping that things get better for him, so that he can at least be in a position to score points. The team will definitely be brining in some updates for the British GP and with rain a possibility, anything can be possible
on race day.
On the other hand, rookie driver Esteban Gutierrez will also be looking forward to the next race, as he might get an opportunity to score the first ever points in his Formula 1 career. He has not enjoyed any luck until now, but things might change in Silverstone.
Nevertheless, the Mexican driver is really excited to be headed to one of the most historical race tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. He said, “The track has a lot of fast corners that you pass in split seconds. To feel the limit of the car at such high-speed,
for example in corners like Becketts, is something special. Usually the weather presents a challenge there, so we can expect a bit of variety again.”
At this stage in the championship last season, Sauber had scored a couple of podiums and the team looked set to challenge the likes of Mercedes. However, they will need a miracle to turn the tables this time around, as rival teams are getting away from them
quickly.
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