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Nico Hulkenberg said Haas will “try to fight everyone off” in Sunday’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, having qualified a superb sixth place.
German veteran Nico Hulkenberg overcame challenges faced by his American outfit Haas in practice and secured the third row on the grid. He put the Ferrari-powered car in the highest position, with teammates Leclerc and Sainz in ninth and 10th place. Despite Sainz crashing during qualifying, Hulkenberg expressed satisfaction with his smooth run and good feeling in the car. Looking ahead to the race, he remained optimistic about maintaining the qualifying pace and fighting for a strong finish. Hulkenberg acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the Marina Bay Street Circuit and emphasized the importance of good race execution and strategy to hold off competitors. A key challenge for Hulkenberg in the race will be keeping the Ferrari drivers at bay, especially with the added DRS zone benefitting them. The activation of the newly formed DRS zone is expected to impact overtaking opportunities, depending on tire degradation. Hulkenberg’s consistent performances have been vital for Haas, placing them seventh in the Constructors’ standings ahead of Williams. With a strong qualifying performance, Hulkenberg aims for a points finish to further bolster Haas’ position in the championship.
