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Nico Hulkenberg believes the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix confirmed Haas worst suspicions heading into the winter break.
Nico Hulkenberg expressed his disappointment with his Haas team after a challenging season finale in Abu Dhabi. The team finished last in the Constructors’ Championship with only 12 points, struggling with tire degradation and a lack of upgrades. Hulkenberg chose to run the old-spec car in the last two races, believing it was a better option than his teammate’s preference for the newer-spec. Despite qualifying eighth, Hulkenberg struggled with increased tire wear and finished 15th, while Magnussen finished last. Hulkenberg acknowledged that the differences between the two car specifications were minor but not enough to improve their performance. He highlighted the need for significant changes during the winter break and emphasized the importance of better development and performance next season.
