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Nico Hulkenberg defended Lewis Hamilton, speaking exclusively to RacingNews365
Nico Hulkenberg defended Lewis Hamilton’s performance by stating that he is not slow and just had a weak moment after a tough end to his Mercedes career. Hamilton expressed disappointment with his qualifying results at the Qatar Grand Prix, but felt that there were no issues with the car. Despite Hamilton’s struggles with ground-effect cars, Hulkenberg, who has raced against him 227 times, emphasized the timing of Hamilton’s weak moment and the challenge of racing against a strong competitor like George Russell. Hulkenberg highlighted Hamilton’s ability to deliver strong performances, such as coming from P10 in Las Vegas, and believes that Hamilton should not be underestimated. Overall, Hulkenberg praised Hamilton’s skills and determination.
