P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nico Hulkenberg showed strong pace in Japan to narrowly miss out on his third consecutive race in the points.
Nico Hulkenberg expressed confidence that he could have contended for points in Japan if not for a mishap during the second race start. Despite starting 10th following a red flag incident, Haas expected a tough race at Suzuka but Hulkenberg’s car slipped into anti-stall mode, dropping him to the back. Hulkenberg managed to recover to 11th place at the finish, narrowly missing out on a third straight points finish. He was surprised by his car’s pace compared to the team’s expectations before the race. Hulkenberg acknowledged the missed opportunity to battle for points and mentioned that Hamilton’s lead made it unattainable. He reflected that the outcome illustrated their car’s strong performance.
