And now yes, we can say it: Formula One now has its line-up ready for next season. Waiting for Williams, which has already communicated Sargeant in case of superlicense, the announcement from Haas has also arrived.
Hulkenberg in Haas, it's official
Come expected, nothing to do for Mick Schumacher and Antonio Giovinazzi. Gene Haas has in fact decided: starting next year, Nico Hulkenberg will be a new Haas driver. A German who replaces another and who will team up with Kevin Magnussen to try to bring the team up during the next season. “We are looking for a solid rider who doesn't make mistakes" he had declared Steiner in a recent interview, specifying the main problem that Schumacher has had during the season.
Hulkenberg: 'I'm delighted'
With Hulkenberg, therefore, a new cycle in the Haas house opens with the German who, returning to business, commented so.
“I am very happy to have found a starting position in Formula 1 again, and I have to thank Gene Haas and Gunther Steiner for their trust. I actually feel like I've never really left this paddock, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I love most again. We have some work ahead of us to be able to compete with all the other teams in the mid-field and I can't wait to give my contribution”.
Stenier: "Nico represents a great guarantee"
Honey words also those used by the Haas team principal Steiner.
“I am very happy to welcome Nico. The experience and knowledge he brings to the team is evident, with almost 200 Formula 1 Grands Prix contested. But above all Nico has a reputation for being a great qualifier as well as a solid and reliable driver. This package, combined with the experience of Kevin Magnussen, allow us to be able to approach next season with a very credible driver line-up that will help us push the team forward”.
Schumacher: "I'm very disappointed... but thanks to everyone"
With the arrival of Hulkenberg, the Formula One option ends (at the moment). Schumacher. TheHowever, the German wanted to thank the team on his social networks.
“This weekend I will have my last race with the Haas team. I don't hide that I am very upset by the decision not to renew the contract. But beyond that, I want to thank Haas and Ferrari for giving me this opportunity. These two seasons have helped me to mature on a technical and personal front, and it was precisely in times of difficulty that I realized how much I love this sport. I've had ups and downs, but now I think I deserve a place in Formula 1, and I don't think it's a closed chapter for me."
STATEMENT SOURCE: Motorsport.com
