La surprise larger than the session qualifications is probably to see Nico Hulkenberg conquer the front row. The Haas driver will start from second place in tomorrow's race, thus dusting off a position he hadn't seen for a long time !
Hulkenberg: on fire Friday, on fire Saturday
The car number #27 of Nico Hulkenberg, During the second free practice session, start doing smoke from the rear. We talk about engine problems, promptly and efficiently resolved for Saturday qualifying. But that's not the surprising part. Friday the single-seater of German went on fire, while today it grabs the second position of the starting grid.
Perfect timing and a great time they proved to be fundamental in making all this possible. Hulkenberg in fact set an extraordinary time just before that Plates stuck in the wall, causing the red flag. Once the session resumes, the rain got worse, not allowing other drivers to improve their times. Despite this, unfortunately Hulkenberg will have to serve a 3-place penalty as he started fifth.
“A crazy qualification”
"In this weather the communication I'm from vital importance. There's a lot of talk on the radio and you watch what other people are doing, but you focus on yourself"- he declares Nico Hulkenberg when asked how he managed this extraordinary feat for the team Haas.
"Today no glaring errors and I think I'm here precisely for this reason. I am happy for me and for the team" - has continued. When asked what she expects from tomorrow's race she replies - "la front row is beautiful and it's a pleasant result, but it must be maintained. Weather conditions will change, but I I'll try to stay there and bring home a good result".
