“Hulkenberg, a Formula 1 veteran with 181 races and champion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2015 with Porsche, will return next year with the American team”Haas wrote in a statement published on the sidelines of the last GP of the season, which takes place this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
The announcement did not specify the length of his contract.
A former Renault, Williams, Sauber or Force India driver, Hulkenberg, 35, was not a starting driver since his departure from Renault at the end of 2019.
His best position is a 7th place in 2018 and also holds the record for the driver with the most Formula 1 races without being on the podium.
Become a Racing Point reserve driver in 2020 -from 2021 Aston Martin-, the German replaced his compatriot Sebastian Vettel earlier this year, with Covid-19, in the first two GPs in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
“The experience and knowledge that Nico brings to the team is obvious – with almost 200 F1 races – and a reputation as an excellent driver in qualifying, but also solid and reliable,” said Günther Steiner, Haas director.
His arrival at Haas completes the starting grid for the upcoming Formula 1 season, as long as the American Logan Sargeant, who is expected to land at Williams, obtains his super license, necessary to compete in the category.
As for Mick Schumacher, the son of the legend Michael Schumacher, he loses his seat at Haas after barely two years in the maximum circus, without reaping great results and the victim of his numerous accidents.
With the last race of the season to go, the 23-year-old is 16th in the standings (12 points), behind his teammate Magnussen, 13th (25 pts).
Source: Ambito
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