"Some think Hulkenberg is essentially being used as a scapegoat for Renault's disappointing 2019 season, and the former Williams, Sauber and Force India driver doesn't deny that. "Of course, the fact that progress did not come this year has added to the pressure.
The Renault team principal affirmed that he was not showing any disrespect to Haas. A few weeks ago, Renault made the decision to replace Hulkenberg with Esteban Ocon, leaving him without a seat for next season unless a deal could be struck with another team. “He’s also not the kind of the person who is willing to be in Formula 1 just to be in Formula 1.
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I've known for a while that this moment is coming," he said in Abu Dhabi, site of the last race of the 2019 F1 season. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. “You have to look at what stage Nico’s career is at,” the Renault boss told Championat. For me that's not a problem.
Hulkenberg would need to undergo a … “For him, Formula 1 is an ambition, a journey, not just a place to be. Not having to keep these tight schedules is not so bad. "I'm not frustrated because I see why it happened," Hulkenberg said. For him, the goals to be achieved are important, like the goals we have in our team. Hulkenberg has slipped to 13th in the driver standings after finishing seventh in 2018. Red Bull have confirmed they will choose between Alex Albon, Extinction Rebellion unfurled a banner just before the race startHamilton, Bottas and Sainz all suffered front-left issuesThe British driver had escaped Q1 for the third consecutive raceIssue believed to have been cause by riding a high Silverstone kerb "I have never had a break since I started racing at the age of seven. “I think Nico can be an example. After being sidelined by Renault for 2020, he was exploring his options for the new season. Renault F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says that maybe taking a break from racing isn't all bad. GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. With Nico Hulkenberg running sixth and Daniel Ricciardo 10th in the closing stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Renault were looking set for a double points finish. Speaking to Championat, Abiteboul said, “You have to look at what stage Nico’s career is at. With Haas no longer an option, Hulkenberg is quickly running out of available seats for next season. Finally, when asked if he would be interested in a position as a reserve driver or maybe in the role of a racing analyst on television in 2020, he answered simply: "No. When the Renault driver got mugged for a point on the final lap of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it cost him what might well have been his final point in Formula 1.
Teammate Daniel Ricciardo is ninth in the standings this year after making the move from Red Bull. One realistic option was the He praised Nico Hulkenberg for being experienced enough to understand the likelihood of achieving his goals at Haas. Why Renault is Hulkenberg's last-chance saloon After being overlooked for drives with top teams, Nico Hulkenberg seemed destined to spend his Formula 1 career in the midfield. "About the only thing Hulkenberg knows is that he's not interested in TV or reserve driver role. However, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul believes that Nico Hulkenberg will only drive for teams with more potential. "I'm curious to see which chapter I'll open after that, and I really don't know what will happen, but for now I just want to have a break for a few months and then see where my head and my heart take me. Speaking to Championat, Abiteboul said, “You have to look at what stage Nico’s career is at. This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page.
Hulkenberg has been fairly vague on the reasons behind the talks breaking down between the two parties. Now something different awaits me, I'm sure some of it will be a shock but that's part of it too.
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul believes Nico Hulkenberg did not join Haas for 2020 because the American outfit simply could not match the ambition of the German driver. Maybe this comes at just the right time. So I feel no bitterness. It is unclear how advanced the talks were between Hulkenberg and Haas, but Abiteboul doubts it would have been a good match anyway. You may be able to find more information on their web site.