P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that “offset” strategies like the one Haas used in Saudi Arabia will be how lower teams
The German driver qualified 15th due to a technical problem, but he took advantage of his teammate Magnussen slowing down and holding up other cars. This allowed Hulkenberg, who stayed on track during the Safety Car period, to pit and come out in 10th place. His point propelled Haas to sixth in the Constructors’ Championship amid a growing gap between top and bottom teams. Hulkenberg believes strategic gambles will be key for Haas and others due to incidents in leading teams. Haas’ former Team Principal Steiner expressed surprise at the field spread, hoping Ferrari can challenge Red Bull in the season’s second half. Despite criticism, new Haas boss Komatsu praised the teamwork that led them to score a point in a difficult race.
