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Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he was unaware Haas team-mate Kevin Magnussen had slowed his pace to help him land a
Haas split strategies during the race, pitting Magnussen while leaving Hulkenberg out when the Safety Car came out due to an incident involving Lance Stroll. Despite Magnussen receiving penalties, he helped his teammate by slowing down and holding back competitors. Hulkenberg was not aware of Magnussen’s assistance during the race, but appreciated the team effort and promised to return the favor. The sole point earned by Haas elevated them to sixth in the championship standings. Hulkenberg praised Magnussen’s defensive driving and acknowledged the challenge of competing against faster cars. Despite the tough competition, Hulkenberg expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and was grateful for Magnussen’s support.