With the F1 season approaching halftime, the teams on the grid are keen to determine the driver line-up for next year. And with the drivers expiring at the end of the season, the driver market certainly offers many new opportunities, including former Renault driver Nico Hülkenberg.
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After two years away from sport, Hülkenberg is looking for a comeback on the starting line-up this season. However, the German’s wife revealed her pregnancy earlier this month, which is certainly great news for the German. But it could also have a negative impact on his chances, because the great Enzo Ferrari believed that every child slows a Formula 1 driver by a tenth of a second.
So Hülkenberg hopes to be able to prove him wrong, using the example of Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez.
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What did Nico Hulkenberg say?
As quoted by Bild, when asked about Enzo Ferrari’s comments and a potentially bad time for family planning, Nico said, “You should never contradict the great Enzo Ferrari.
“But I’d like to prove he’s wrong. There are enough examples to show that this doesn’t have to be the case. Sebastian Vettel or Sergio Perez. They are fathers and the speed is still there. “(Translated with Google Translate)
The four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel became a proud father in 2014. And since then the German has stood on the podium 56 times.
Sergio Perez has come a long way too after becoming a father. The Mexican is now driving for one of the best teams in the field – Red Bull.
My daughter won’t stop me: Nico
In addition, the Aston Martin reserve driver claims that the Hulkenberg Jr. will not slow him down. When asked whether he was expecting a girl or a boy, Hulkenberg said: “It will be a girl! But to be honest, that question didn’t really concern me either.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – Nico Hulkenberg from Germany and Racing Point reacts in Parc Ferme during the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone in Northampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon / Getty Images).
“What I know: my daughter will certainly not stop me. The due date is in September. A New Year’s Eve baby, you could say. “
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The realistic options for Nico Hulkenberg for next season could be Williams and Alfa Romeo, where all four seats have yet to be determined.
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