2023-08-24 12:26:51
The summer break in Formula 1 is over – and Nico Hulkenberg is about to get a contract extension. The Rhinelander stays with the US team Haas.
Zandvoort.
Nico Hülkenberg (36) will also drive for the Haas Formula 1 team next season. The US racing team also confirmed Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen (30) as the second driver ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
“Kevin and Nico are clearly enjoying their time in the sport, they are both mature and understand exactly what we are asking of them. Now it’s up to us as a team to look to 2024 and make sure we have a car that can do it we can regularly finish in the points,” explained Haas team boss Günther Steiner.
After a three-year break, the Rhinelander Hülkenberg returned to the cockpit as a regular driver this season. He took over from Mick Schumacher, who had to leave Haas at the end of 2022 after two years and is only a reserve driver at Mercedes. “Having not driven full-time in Formula 1 since 2019 shows how professional he is and how well he has recovered physically,” Steiner said of Hulkenberg. Magnussen drove for Haas from 2017 to 2020 before returning in 2022.
Hulkenberg has nine points for Haas this season, Magnussen just two. “It’s nice to get things sorted out early for next season and focus on racing and improving performance,” Hulkenberg said. “I enjoy being part of the team and share Gene’s (Haas) and Gunther’s passion. We ride in a very narrow midfield and I look forward to building on what we’ve achieved together so far and continuing that in 2024. ” (dpa)
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