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Nico Hulkenberg cut a frustrated figure after the Mexico City Grand Prix, slamming Haas for its upgrade path this season. The team has slipped to last in the Constructors’ Championship with just 12 points.
Nico Hulkenberg expressed his concerns about the lack of upgrades from his Haas team this season, stating that their decline was inevitable. The team’s car, VF-23, has struggled with high tyre degradation throughout the season, which has limited their ability to score points. Despite a significant upgrade package brought to the United States Grand Prix, it failed to yield positive results. Hulkenberg believes that the team’s performance is a wake-up call and that without upgrades, they cannot compete in Formula 1. He also suggested that the old-spec car might have been a better option for the Mexico City track due to its low-speed corners. Team Principal Guenther Steiner praised Hulkenberg for his efforts in almost securing a point but acknowledged that the team’s car struggles with maintaining tyre life. He also confirmed that Kevin Magnussen’s suspension failure was likely due to a heat-related issue.
Source: RacingNews 365
