A fired-up Nico Hulkenberg is ready to end his maiden season with the Renault team on a bright note.
What is Yas Marina like to drive?
The circuit itself is quite amazing and the facilities are really impressive. It’s a long lap with a weird rhythm so it’s key to get comfortable with the change of flow. The corners are a lot different to each other so it’s vital to find a good balance, get accustomed to the conditions and master it. Abu Dhabi is a really fun place for a season finale. I’ve finished in the top seven three times in the last three years so I’m looking forward to it and ready to fight for some points.
How do you reflect on Brazil?
It’s certainly positive to pick up one point after such a frustrating run in recent months. In terms of pace, we weren’t as strong as we would like to be but we did the best we could. The Constructors’ Championship will go down to the wire for sixth in Abu Dhabi and I’m really relishing the challenge. The track should suit us better than Interlagos. It’s the season finale, there’s plenty at stake and that makes me very excited.
What’s been the story of your season?
This year has been about progress and development. I’ve got to know a new team and one that has been developing strongly over the course of the year. We’ve made progress with the car and our performance. Of course, we’ve wanted more in terms of results, but I think we have put many things in place behind the scenes, which will enable us to fight for better positions in the future, and that’s always been the aim.
What’s your aim for the final Grand Prix of the season?
I head to Abu Dhabi hoping to score well. I want to kick back on Sunday night at Yas Marina with the team and celebrate a job well done.
There is one race left. I’ll put my whole focus & concentration on that one! Have a good start to the week guys! ?? pic.twitter.com/oFTQzQVVV3
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) November 13, 2017
