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Sauber deny “any fundamental issue” with Nico Hulkenberg after poor run since F1 podium
Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley denied any “fundamental issue” with Nico Hulkenberg, despite his recent poor form, including a maiden F1 podium at the British Grand Prix. Hulkenberg had an impressive four-race scoring streak, finishing fifth in Spain, eighth in Canada, and ninth in Austria before the podium at Silverstone. Since then, Hulkenberg has failed to score any points, with rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto out-qualifying him in the last five races. Wheatley remains optimistic about Hulkenberg’s capabilities, emphasizing transient challenges and hinting at a turnaround in performance. Hulkenberg acknowledged his struggles in qualifying, particularly in Azerbaijan, and expressed determination to bounce back stronger in the upcoming races.
