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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
FIA Issue Ruling on Hülkenberg and Stroll Pit Lane Collision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg was handed a decision on his collision with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll. At the start of Q1 on Saturday, Hulkenberg lined up his car to get out quickly at the beginning of the session. He put one of his wheels in the fast lane as he waited for the car in front to make space. Stroll continued forward and made contact with the Sauber, resulting in front wing damage to the Aston Martin and prompting an investigation by the FIA. Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari in the Pitlane during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari in the Pitlane during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. Photo byThe official found Stroll already had the right of way, and Hulkenberg was at fault for the collision, though no penalty was issued to either driver for the contact. In document 49 from the Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA gave its explanation of the events. "The Race Director's notes state 'any car driven to the end of the Pit Lane prior to the start... of a session must form up in a line in the fast lane and leave in the order they got there. "It is noted that the car will be considered to be in the fast lane when a tyre has crossed the solid white line separating the fast lane from the inner lane. In this context 'crossing' means that all of the tyre should be beyond the far the line..... "In this case, no tyre of Car 27 complied with the above prior to the start of the session, in which case, Car 18 is considered to have priority in the line. Therefore Car 27 should have merged into the line when there was a 'suitable gap' and in this case no such gap existed. "At all times the driver of Car 27 was following team instructions either by radio or hand signal from a team member. "Accordingly, Car 27 breached Article 34.8 and the penalty is applied to the team. "In relation to the subsequent collision that occurred, both cars appeared to move, under instructions from their team, at the same time and inadvertently collided. We consider that no driver was wholly or predominantly to blame and hence take no further action in relation to Causing a Collision." Belgium Grand Prix Qualifying Results Lando Norris (McLaren) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) Alex Albon (Williams) George Russell (Mercedes) Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) Esteban Ocon (Haas) Ollie Bearman (Haas) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) Carlos Sainz (Williams) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Nico Hulkenberg Makes Big Claim About Sauber After Maiden F1 Podium Finish
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sauber Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg has made a significant claim about his team, stating that it is now a "serious competitor" in the midfield. The German driver made the admission after securing his first podium finish in F1 at the British Grand Prix. Hulkenberg's P3 finish at Silverstone reportedly made bigger headlines than Lando Norris' race win at his home venue. The last stage of the British GP saw Hulkenberg fend off seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in his Ferrari in the fight for the third spot. Sauber, which is set to be taken over by Audi, is a classic example of what teams can do when the regulations remain consistent over multiple F1 seasons. Hulkenberg has scored points in five races thus far, while his teammate Gabriel Bortoleto secured a points finish in Austria. This has elevated Sauber's position in the championship standings to P6, a stark contrast to its last position finish from last year. Sauber is currently ahead of Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, and Racing Bulls in the championship. Speaking on his Silverstone race finish, Hulkenberg acknowledged that the situation would have been different if the British GP had been a dry race. He said: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber answers questions in the TV media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 5, 2025... Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber answers questions in the TV media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 5, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. More"I think that's pretty good for starters today. If we had a dry race, it would have been a very different day and outcome for us." The 37-year-old driver admitted that the team made significant improvements after the Spanish Grand Prix. He added: "Whilst we've made some really good improvements since Barcelona, today [at Silverstone] is obviously circumstantial, and the conditions made this race and this result possible. "But I feel in the midfield fight we've definitely gained some momentum, and we are a serious competitor there. That's where our fight is, but it's always about maximising every race, every weekend, and just trying to do well." Newsweek Sports reported Hulkenberg's comments on his podium finish. He said: "I always knew, you know, we have it in us, I have it in me somewhere. "I mean, what a race, coming from virtually last, doing it all over again from last weekend. It's pretty surreal, to be honest. "Not sure how it all happened, but obviously, crazy conditions, mixed conditions. It was a survival fight for a lot of the race. "I think we just were really on it, the right course, the right tyres, in the right moment, made no mistakes. And, yeah, quite incredible."
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartwarming moment Nico Hulkenberg returns home to glamorous wife and child throwing huge party for first ever podium
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICO HULKENBERG was welcomed home to a huge party thrown by his stunning wife after claiming his first-ever F1 podium. The German, 37, enjoyed more champagne celebrations after finishing third behind both McLaren drivers at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Nico Hulkenberg was welcomed home by his stunning wife after claiming his first ever podium Credit: YouTube 9 A heartwarming moment shared by his wife showed the F1 star pick up his young daughter Credit: YouTube 9 The couple's friends and family filmed the touching moment, while breaking out in song Credit: YouTube 9 Hulkenberg waited 239 races to land P3 at Silverstone on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The German celebrated scoring an F1 podium for the first time in his career Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Hulkenberg climbed through the field from 19th on the rain-swept grid to beat Lewis Hamilton to third, with Lando Norris winning his first home race. The Kick Sauber, who made his debut with Williams in 2010, set a 15-year record for the longest time before finishing on the podium at 5,593 days. He was swarmed by his team at Parc Ferme after securing a podium on his 239th attempt, while also sharing a hug with rookie team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto, who had crashed out earlier on. But more celebrations were in order after returning from Silverstone, as Hulkenberg walked into a family party put on by his glam wife Egle. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS CAR BLIMEY Soccer Aid star arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to F1 car An Instagram clip shared by his Lithuanian fashion designer other-half shows Hulkenberg walking into a room full of his closest loved ones. Egle instantly cuddles him in the video, before their young daughter Noemi Sky, four, holds onto her parents legs. The F1 driver later bent down to stroke family dog Zeus, who was excitedly running under them all. The couple's friends then broke out singing an edited version of Will Grigg's on Fire, changing the name to "Nico's on Fire". CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Hulkenberg also picked up his daughter to dance with her to the funny chant. The F1 driver reportedly travelled home from the UK on Max Verstappen's private jet, after the Red Bull superstar invited him on. Nico Hulkenberg chokes up on team radio as F1 star, 37, finally makes podium in his 239TH race - despite starting 19th Both drivers, like most of the grid, live in Monaco and are about to start a three week break ahead of the Belgium Grand Prix on July 27. Hulkenberg was one of three drivers presented with unique Lego Brick trophies after the race alongside McLaren pair Norris and Oscar Piastri. Egle reportedly has a net worth of £3.9million through her hand-crochet fashion company named after her. She stole the show at the premiere of F1: The Movie last month after going braless in a daring outfit. The happy couple have been together since 2015 and were married in 2021 after getting in engaged in Venice in 2020. Hulkenberg has moved up to ninth in the drivers' world championship, after finishing in the top 10 in his last four races. 9 Egle Hulkenberg stole the show at the premiere for F1: The Movie 9 The couple have been together since 2015 Credit: Instagram / @the_crochet_girl 9
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Heartwarming moment Nico Hulkenberg returns home to glamorous wife and child throwing huge party for first ever podium
NICO HULKENBERG was welcomed home to a huge party thrown by his stunning wife after claiming his first-ever F1 podium. The German, 37, enjoyed more champagne celebrations after McLaren drivers 9 Nico Hulkenberg was welcomed home by his stunning wife after claiming his first ever podium Credit: YouTube 9 A heartwarming moment shared by his wife showed the F1 star pick up his young daughter Credit: YouTube 9 The couple's friends and family filmed the touching moment, while breaking out in song Credit: YouTube 9 Hulkenberg waited 239 races to land P3 at Silverstone on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The German celebrated scoring an F1 podium for the first time in his career Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Hulkenberg climbed through the field from 19th on the rain-swept grid to beat Lewis Hamilton to third, with race . The Kick Sauber, who made his debut with Williams in 2010, set a 15-year record for the longest time before finishing on the podium at 5,593 days. He was swarmed by his team at Parc Ferme But more celebrations were in order after returning from Silverstone, as READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS An Instagram clip shared by his Lithuanian fashion designer other-half shows Hulkenberg walking into a room full of his closest loved ones. The F1 driver later bent down to stroke family dog Zeus, who was excitedly running under them all. The couple's friends then broke out singing an edited version of Will Grigg's on Fire, changing the name to "Nico's on Fire". Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Hulkenberg also picked up his daughter to dance with her to the funny chant. The F1 driver reportedly travelled home from the UK on Max Verstappen's private jet, after the Red Bull superstar invited him on. Nico Hulkenberg chokes up on team radio as F1 star, 37, finally makes podium in his 239TH race - despite starting 19th Both drivers, like most of the grid, live in Monaco and are about to start a three week break ahead of the Belgium Grand Prix on July 27. Hulkenberg was one of three drivers presented with after the race alongside McLaren pair Norris and Oscar Piastri. Egle reportedly has a net worth of £3.9million through her hand-crochet fashion company named after her. She stole the show at the premiere of F1: The Movie last month after going The happy couple have been together since 2015 and were married in 2021 after getting in Hulkenberg has moved up to ninth in the drivers' world championship , after finishing in the top 10 in his last four races. 9 Egle Hulkenberg stole the show at the premiere for F1: The Movie 9 The couple have been together since 2015 Credit: Instagram / @the_crochet_girl 9 9
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Nico Hulkenberg considered for Red Bull F1 seat as Helmut Marko makes admission
Nico Hulkenberg is the new darling of the Formula 1 paddock after his sensational drive at Silverstone which resulted in his first ever F1 podium at the 239th attempt Helmut Marko admitted Nico Hulkenberg has become "a better driver" since he was snubbed by Red Bull. The German was once under consideration as the team mulled over their options to partner Max Verstappen towards the end of the 2020 season. Red Bull had lost Daniel Ricciardo two years earlier and had struggled to find an adequate replacement. Pierre Gasly cracked under the pressure after he was promoted from their junior team, while his replacement Alex Albon was also too inexperienced to produce the form the team needed of him. They replaced Albon at the end of that season, choosing Sergio Perez to partner Verstappen after he had won in Formula 1 for the first time with Racing Point, who had already decided to drop the Mexican. That call came at the expense of Hulkenberg who had also been in the frame. The German was without an F1 seat at the time, having been dropped by Renault at the end of 2019. But he had raced three times the following year when Racing Point's regular drivers had returned positive Covid-19 tests. After spending three full years out, Hulkenberg has since rebuilt his career by landing a seat at Haas and performing well enough to become a top target for Audi's new F1 project. And he has already shown he was worth signing with strong form this year and, at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, secured his first ever podium. Speaking after the Silverstone race, Red Bull adviser Marko told OE24: "Hindsight is always 20:20. Checo [Perez] won back then, Hülkenberg was throwing away races. He's better now. The older he gets, the fewer mistakes he makes. That's why he has a good contract with Audi." Verstappen, who has a strong bond with Hulkenberg, was one of the first to congratulate the German on his achievement at Silverstone, despite his own disappointing result of fifth place. The four-time F1 champion was seen waving a celebratory fist at his friend from the cockpit of his Red Bull during the cool down lap. Verstappen then went up to Hulkenberg in parc ferme where they shook hands and shared a few words. And Marko was also full of praise, adding: "After 239 races, [finally] on the podium – we can only congratulate him. He's very popular in the paddock." Hulkenberg is now ninth in the drivers' standings, having scored 37 points this year. Rookie team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto has managed four more, meaning Sauber are on 41 points which has propelled them up to sixth in the teams' championship. In 2024, they finished rock bottom with just four points scored all year. Even before his recent scoring streak, back in April, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher expressed his belief that Red Bull should have snapped up Hulkenberg when they had the chance. He said: "The mistake from the start was not putting Nico Hulkenberg in the car. That was Christian Horner's decision, that's what I heard. But they needed a clear, experienced number two alongside Max Verstappen and I think that would have worked well."
