P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Aston Martin driver has received a sympathetic ear from a fellow driver behind the accident.
Nico Hulkenberg defended Lance Stroll for the controversial Chinese Grand Prix accident involving Daniel Ricciardo, despite heavy criticism from other drivers. Stroll was penalized for causing the incident and hindering both Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri in the race. Hulkenberg suggested that Stroll may have been caught off guard and had cold brakes, contributing to the collision. Despite the chaos, Piastri managed to finish in eighth place while Stroll retired from the race. Hulkenberg continued his impressive season with a 10th place finish and praised his team for their recovery after a challenging weekend. He emphasized the importance of perfection in achieving competitive results in Formula 1.
