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Nico Hulkenberg has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that drops him behind Pierre Gasly after a pit lane exit infringement in qualifying. Alpine leads Haas by fiv…
Nico Hulkenberg received a three-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to a pit lane exit infringement, dropping him behind Pierre Gasly in the standings. The penalty places Hulkenberg in seventh while Gasly moves up to fifth, impacting their teams’ battle for sixth place in the final classification. Hulkenberg admitted his surprise at qualifying fourth and expressed confidence in Haas’ potential to score big in the race. Gasly, impressed with his Alpine’s performance, anticipates a tough battle with Haas in the upcoming race, emphasizing the importance of maximizing opportunities on track. Both drivers highlight their teams’ improvements throughout the season, setting the stage for an intense and competitive race in Abu Dhabi.
