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Nico Hulkenberg is still waiting for an explanation as to why he did not drive for Ferrari, a decade later
Nico Hulkenberg hasn’t been informed about why Ferrari didn’t sign him for the 2014 F1 season, despite his strong 2013 performance with Sauber. Talks were positive between Hulkenberg and Ferrari, but the team ultimately chose Kimi Raikkonen over him. The reason for overlooking Hulkenberg as Alonso’s partner remains a mystery, as F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, who was Ferrari’s team principal then, hasn’t provided an explanation. Hulkenberg’s attempts to get clarity from Domenicali have been met with a delaying response: “Not now, come back later.” Uncertain about when “later” will be, Hulkenberg has no insight, as he humorously noted, “I don’t have a crystal ball.” While a Ferrari move didn’t materialize, Hulkenberg has raced for factory teams, representing Renault from 2017 to 2019 and set to drive for Audi’s new factory team in 2026.
