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Hulkenberg: Japan F1 GP fightback was "half a miracle" for Haas
After qualifying 12th at Suzuka, Hulkenberg’s anti-stall system caused him to drop to 17th place during the second start post-red flag, before his first pitstop as early as lap five. Despite this setback, he performed well on hard tires overtaking five drivers, finishing 11th, close to 6 seconds behind Tsunoda in 10th. Hulkenberg acknowledged the result as ‘as good as it can get’, admitting surprise at his comeback from the failed launch, citing it as a ‘half miracle’ showcasing their good pace. Although he missed out on scoring points, he expressed satisfaction with the VF-24’s performance, looking forward to upcoming races. The team boss, Komatsu, highlighted the need for improved high-speed downforce and front axle characteristics, while praising Hulkenberg’s impressive P12 performance and their ability to recover positions post-setback at Suzuka, identifying the track’s role in exposing their car’s weaknesses. He emphasized a positive outlook with aggressive pursuit of new parts for enhanced car performance in future races.
