P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Haas racer banked a second successive sixth-place finish during the British Grand Prix, following on from Austria.
Nico Hulkenberg believes that Haas is now in the running to be the fifth-fastest team in Formula 1 after their strong performance at the British Grand Prix. With recent upgrades, Hulkenberg managed to out-qualify both Ferrari cars and secure a second successive P6 finish. The 16 points he earned in these two races match Haas’ total from the past 33 races, lifting the team to seventh in the constructors’ championship. Haas started the season among the bottom five teams, but their recent progress has put them in contention with Aston Martin, Alpine, and others. Hulkenberg praised the team’s consistency and believes they can maintain their performance level throughout the season. Despite challenging conditions at Silverstone, including rain during the race, Hulkenberg commended the team for their strategic decisions and timing of pit stops that led to a successful outcome.
