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Nico Hulkenberg has explained his turnaround in fortunes after struggling in qualifying over the summer period of the F1 season.
Nico Hulkenberg has acknowledged his recent improvement in qualifying performance, after initially struggling to keep up with rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto during the middle of the F1 season.
Although Hulkenberg has outqualified Bortoleto in the past four races, he still lags behind in their head-to-head qualifying record at 10-11.
Hulkenberg started strongly at the beginning of the season, but a dip in his performance coincided with Bortoleto’s surge, who took the lead in qualifying comparisons.
However, the experienced driver has managed to regain his form in the recent races, including the São Paulo Grand Prix, where he showcased a strong performance.
Hulkenberg credited his improvement to hard work and persistence, noting that his relationship with the car has improved compared to earlier in the season.
Despite a setback in the United States Grand Prix sprint race, Hulkenberg bounced back in the main race, securing his first points since his podium finish at the British Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish.
