Nico Hulkenberg expects Haas to be ‘serious contender’ in coming years

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06. 10. 2024 12:00 CET
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Nico Hulkenberg expects Haas to be ‘serious contender’ in coming years

Tereza Hořínková
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Nico Hulkenberg is convinced that Haas' current push for improvements will allow the team to become a strong contender in Formula 1 in the years ahead.

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The only American team on the current F1 grid, Haas, is investing heavily to boost its performance and capabilities. These investments aim to improve various areas of the team, allowing Haas to compete more effectively in the world of Formula 1.

Team owner Gene Haas has agreed to start a hiring campaign aimed at growing the team's size by 10%, which means adding around 30 new employees. He is also said to have approved a major investment to improve the facilities at the team’s UK headquarters in Banbury.

The team is currently just three points behind RB in a close contest for the important sixth position in the Constructors' Championship, which could bring in a significant financial reward, to a team that was desperately last in the standings just two years ago.

Nico Hulkenberg, who currently drives for Haas, has had a mix of successes and challenges during his two years with the team. Next year, he will be joining Sauber, which is currently undergoing significant changes in preparation for Audi's takeover, set to begin in 2026.

Despite facing some tough times, Hulkenberg, who earned six points finishes for Haas this season, believes that the team will emerge as a strong competitor in the coming years.

“I think the team is set up very well now,” said Hulkenberg quoted by Autosport.

“And I think it's a working organisation and I think we've proved that to some extent this year where with the changes that happened over winter.

“It [also] always depends also on many other factors. Commercially – what kind of partners do they have, what are the budget, what are the resources?

“That's obviously a key element in that kind of question. And I don't know that going forward, what will happen here.

“But I hear that there is some more exciting stuff in the pipeline for the team, which will only help them, I think.

“And I think Haas is going to be a serious competitor in the years to come, especially definitely next year still because the regulations are stable.

“2026 is an unknown for everyone, but the exciting thing is 2026 is a white piece of paper and that makes it so interesting for everyone who could do a better job than other teams and stand out.”

With the United States Grand Prix in Texas just two weeks away, Hulkenberg currently holds an impressive tenth place in the Drivers’ Championship, showcasing the experience and qualities that the German driver has.

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