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Nico Hulkenberg was not even able to start the sprint race
F1 star Nico Hulkenberg’s bad luck continued at the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, as his Audi caught fire before the event.
Despite trying to make it to the starting grid, Hulkenberg’s car emitted smoke and flames, forcing him to a stop at the side of the track.
Audi’s racing director confirmed Hulkenberg’s withdrawal from the sprint race and raised doubts about his participation in qualifying.
The team will face a race against time to diagnose and fix the issue before the qualifying session begins.
With just one Audi car on the grid, Gabriel Bortoleto became their only hope for scoring points in the sprint race.
Attention now turns to whether Hulkenberg will be able to compete in qualifying and secure a decent grid position for the upcoming grand prix.
