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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #44 Nico Hulkenberg
After losing his full-time F1 drive with Renault, Nico Hulkenberg had several opportunities as a substitute driver for Racing Point/Aston Martin before joining Haas. He showcased his one-lap superiority over his teammate in qualifying, reaching Q3 in his first races in Bahrain and Australia. Although his performances mainly stood out in qualifying, as the limited Haas car often fell back in the races, he impressed the team with his immediate integration and understanding of the people. Hulkenberg’s experience and ability to approach racing in the right way, without trying to overdo it, were highly praised. The team believes that with his skill and mentality, he can be an essential member of the Haas set-up in the future.
