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Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg has opened up on how he was able to overturn the mid-season qualifying slump that he experienced during the 2025 F1 campaign.
Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg has shared insights on turning around his mid-season qualifying struggles in the 2025 Formula 1 season. At the beginning, Hulkenberg outperformed his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto, but Bortoleto’s improvement posed a challenge. Despite Bortoleto holding a narrow lead in the head-to-head battle, Hulkenberg has regained momentum by outqualifying him in the last four races. This shift has contributed to Hulkenberg being Sauber’s top points scorer. His improved results, including a recent eighth place and point-scoring finishes, have placed Sauber in contention for higher positions in the championship standings. Hulkenberg credits his resurgence to reestablishing comfort and rapport with Sauber’s car as the season progresses.
