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Nico Hulkenberg says Haas’ performance at the Mexico City Grand Prix needs to act as a “wake-up call” after issuing his F1 team with a damning verdict.
Nico Hulkenberg expressed his frustration with Haas’ lack of development on their car, resulting in their struggles with tyre degradation and a lack of performance. He believes the team is paying the price for not bringing upgrades and finding more speed. Hulkenberg hopes this serves as a wake-up call for everyone at the factory and emphasizes that they can’t compete in Formula 1 at their current rate. He also suggested that the previous car specification might have been better suited for the low-speed dominated track in Mexico. Haas teammate Kevin Magnussen suffered a suspension failure due to heat-related issues, further adding to the team’s miserable weekend. With just one point scored since the Miami Grand Prix, Haas has now slipped to the bottom of the constructors’ championship. Team principal Guenther Steiner admitted that they expected more from the recent upgrade but acknowledged that the Sprint weekend in Austin and the high altitude of Mexico affected their overall performance. However, he believes the upgrade has provided valuable insights for next year’s car.
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