Having lately secured a race seat on the Sauber group that might be Audi’s works outfit in 2026, Nico Hulkenberg sounded a optimistic be aware when he mirrored on the German producer’s belief in him.
Following the announcement of the whole 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 presently competes with Haas, might be driving for Sauber as early as 2025 and accompany the transformation to the manufacturing facility group.
Hulkenberg has accomplished over 200 F1 races, however he’s but to face on the rostrum. He holds the report for finishing the very best variety of F1 rounds with out a podium end.
Reflecting on this stat, Hulkenberg mentioned: “If you wish to know the way I really feel about stats… I could not care much less.”
“In fact, I wish to stand right here and have grand prix victories beneath my belt and a world championship. In fact. In any other case, I am speaking lies. However my profession went the way it went.
“There have been just a few alternatives missed for various causes. I’ve accepted that. I digested that. I really feel very glad about my profession, and I am very snug in my pores and skin.”
Reflecting on Audi’s determination, Hulkenberg proudly acknowledged that the truth that the German marque signed him as an alternative 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 undertaking, would signal me forward of a variety 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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