Nico Hulkenberg (via IMAGO)
Regardless of such difficult times, Nico Hulkenberg has landed a seat at Audi in the coming season. Hence, the 36-year-old has furthermore opportunities to showcase his racing mettle on the grid. Upon the German’s performances, Tom Coronel shared his opinions and placed the former on his list of top five favorites.
Coronel noted that as a driver Hulkenberg was in his top five lists. The Dutchman claimed that the German driver got the work done and accumulated points in the championship. Additionally, Coronel believed that experience also counted as a factor while placing the driver such high on a list.
As a driver he belongs in my top five. I'll take my hat off for that. It is there. He gets things done. What? Take points in a cup and stay out of trouble. And then you see that experience does count.Tom Coronel told formule1.nl
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Tom Coronel reveals the fact he ‘doesn’t like’ about Nico Hulkenberg racing in Formula 1
Nico Hulkenberg has continued racing in Formula 1 and is likely to drive for many more years. Tom Coronel wasn’t exactly a fan of this happening. The Dutchman believed that the German had ‘peaked’ in experience too late. Additionally, the 36-year-old keeps driving and refuses to give up which inadvertently disallows the entry of young talent in the pinnacle of motorsport.
It peaks, but it is too late. Only I don't like the fact that he keeps driving because the youth has to look for the opportunity. Hats off to ‘ Hulk ’, but his time has been up.Tom Coronel noted
Nico Hulkenberg (via IMAGO)
Regardless of Coronel’s beliefs regarding Hulkenberg’s performances, the latter will continue to race. The 36-year-old has been performing extremely well in the 2024 season amidst Haas’ tumulous pace. The coming season will be extremely interesting to witness how the entire Audi gig pans out for Hulkenberg.
