Having just lately secured a race seat on the Sauber group that shall be Audi’s works outfit in 2026, Nico Hulkenberg sounded a optimistic notice when he mirrored on the German producer’s belief in him.
Following the announcement of the entire takeover of the Sauber Group to speed up preparations for the model’s entry into F1, Audi confirmed on the finish of April that Nico Hulkenberg will be part of the Swiss-German group in 2025.
The German group, who at the moment competes with Haas, shall be driving for Sauber as early as 2025 and accompany the transformation to the manufacturing unit group.
Hulkenberg has accomplished over 200 F1 races, however he’s but to face on the rostrum. He holds the file for finishing the best variety of F1 rounds with no podium end.
Reflecting on this stat, Hulkenberg stated: “If you wish to know the way I really feel about stats… I could not care much less.”
“After all, I want to stand right here and have grand prix victories beneath my belt and a world championship. After all. In any other case, I am speaking lies. However my profession went the way it went.
“There have been a number of alternatives missed for various causes. I’ve accepted that. I digested that. I really feel very completely satisfied about my profession, and I am very comfy in my pores and skin.”
Reflecting on Audi’s choice, Hulkenberg proudly acknowledged that the truth that the German marque signed him as a substitute of rivals, who’ve achieved extra spectacular outcomes, is a affirmation that Audi charges him excessive.
“And I feel, once more… that an organization like Audi, with such a challenge, would signal me forward of loads of guys with grand prix wins, with higher stats, is a really highly effective assertion. I feel that claims all of it.”
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