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Nico Hulkenberg came oh so close to avoiding being the incident victim in the carnage that unfolded between Haas team-mate Kevin Magnussen and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Nico Hulkenberg expressed belief that he was just two-tenths of a second away from avoiding the crash in the Monaco Grand Prix. He was caught in the incident between Magnussen and Perez on the first lap, resulting in his early race exit. Hulkenberg criticized the unnecessary collision caused by both drivers, mentioning that had he been slightly ahead, the crash could have been avoided. Despite the disappointment, he acknowledged the nature of racing incidents, especially on a street circuit like Monaco. Hulkenberg’s focus has already shifted to the next race in Montreal, reflecting on the team’s effort and the need to move forward. Declaration was made over radio expressing the frustration over the situation, highlighting the unpredictability of racing and the quick shift of emotions.