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Nico Hulkenberg declared Haas as a bonafide midfield outfit after a double-points finish in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix claiming the team “can fight everyone”. Hulkenberg put in another impressive qualifying display last weekend at the Red Bull Ring to line up ninth on Sunday’s Austrian GP grid. The 36-year-old German converted that into […]
Nico Hulkenberg delivered an impressive performance in the Austrian GP by qualifying ninth and finishing sixth in the race, with his Haas teammate Kevin Magnussen also moving up the grid to eighth place. The team’s strong showing was aided by misfortunes of other drivers but showcased their true competitiveness. Hulkenberg expressed his joy at the team’s double points finish, highlighting their ability to perform well on different types of tracks. His late-race battle with Sergio Perez was intense, with Hulkenberg narrowly holding off the Red Bull driver. Haas’ success in Austria helped them regain seventh place in the Constructors’ standings, with Magnussen also thrilled with the team’s performance and return to scoring points.