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Nico Hulkenberg should have walked away from Baku with points but was caught out by the crash between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz
After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg expressed his frustration at missing out on points due to the chaotic crash between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz on the penultimate lap. Running in 11th place and chasing a potential points finish, Hulkenberg was caught off guard by the debris and dust on the track caused by the crash. Race control’s delayed response under a virtual safety car led to Hulkenberg losing positions to Hamilton and Bearman. Despite finishing 11th, his teammate Bearman secured his first points for Haas. Hulkenberg felt that a safety car intervention should have been implemented immediately due to the hazardous conditions on the track.