Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed he would be open to a move into IndyCar for 2020 after losing his place on the Formula 1 grid, but remains “pretty relaxed” about his future.
Nico Hulkenberg does not see himself having any unfinished business in Formula 1 as his exit from the grid looms for 2020, saying he is at peace with his record.
Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out taking up a reserve or simulator role with a Formula 1 team for the 2020 season, as well as calling links to BMW’s DTM team “fake news”.
Nico Hulkenberg has played down the chances of him returning to Williams for the 2020 Formula 1 season, believing he is “not the right person” for the team.
Nico Hulkenberg says he has no option but to play a “patient game” with his future in Formula 1 still uncertain beyond the end of the 2019 season. The German has been left without a drive for 2020 after Renault signed Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon to partner Daniel Ricciardo next year.
George Russell would be open to Nico Hulkenberg becoming his teammate at Williams for the 2020 season, believing he could lean on the Renault driver’s experience to aid his own development.
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul says it would be “difficult” to see Nico Hulkenberg lose his place on the grid for the 2020 season, believing there is “unfinished business” for the German driver in F1.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says the team’s sole-remaining seat for the 2020 Formula 1 season will be taken by either Pierre Gasly or Alexander Albon.
Frederic Vasseur is happy to give Antonio Giovinazzi time to prove himself at Alfa Romeo, saying there are no doubts about the Italian’s speed despite a difficult start to the Formula 1 season.
Thursday in Singapore yielded two important announcements that will help define how the final few pieces of the Formula 1 driver market puzzle will fall into place for 2020.
Nico Hulkenberg says he is “not desperate” to stay in Formula 1 as he considers his options for the 2020 season after missing out on a drive with Haas.
Haas Formula 1 chief Gunther Steiner says it was a “close call” to choose Romain Grosjean over Nico Hulkenberg for the team’s vacant 2020 seat, with continuity being the defining factor in its decision.
Daniel Ricciardo hopes Renault will soon be in a position where it can replicate its strong Monza performance at all types of circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has explained the “difficult call” the team made to drop Nico Hulkenberg in favour of signing Esteban Ocon for the 2020 season, denying it was linked to the latter’s nationality.
Nico Hulkenberg says he could “tell there was something going on” behind the scenes at Renault after noticing a “change of dynamic” within the Formula 1 team during the summer break.
Haas Formula 1 chief Gunther Steiner has confirmed the team’s interest in Nico Hulkenberg for the 2020 season as a possible replacement for Romain Grosjean.
Renault has announced the signing of Esteban Ocon for the 2020 Formula 1 season, replacing Nico Hulkenberg. Ocon, 22, will return to the F1 grid next year after one season out of racing, having spent 2019 working as Mercedes' reserve driver.