Hulkenberg: "Monaco is spacious in comparison"

Nico Hulkenberg has set his targets for the upcoming weekend in Azerbaijan and will be targetting another points finish after a great start to 2018. Hulkenberg has shaded teammate Carlos Sainz so far in 2018 and is looking to continue that momentum around the tricky streets of Baku.

The circuit has only been on the calendar for two years but has already played host to one of the most exciting and unpredictable races in recent memory, with Daniel Ricciardo eventually winning out in 2017.

"It’s still a fairly new venue to Formula 1 and we are still getting used to it,” Hulkenberg said.

“It’s an interesting place and certainly carries a different vibe to the usual Grand Prix with the old town buildings and cobbled streets.

“There are some cool looking, vintage houses around with an old castle situated at the heart of the circuit.

“Last year’s race is memorable for the fans, not so much for me unfortunately, but if it’s similar to last year we have to make sure we can seize on every opportunity.”

The tricky circuit is a mix of the tightest elements of a street circuit with some of the fastest sweeps on the calendar and the challenge it presents isn't lost on the Renault man.

“There are some walls waiting for you so it’s important to be quite brave, but not go over the limit.

“The viewing is good for fans and the speed is cool to watch. It’s the fastest street circuit on the calendar with overtaking possible with the long, DRS straight.

“There are a lot of tight, 90-degree turns matched with flat-out kinks, which give you a buzz when you fly through. The castle complex of turns 8 to 10 is especially close with the wide cars.

“Monaco is spacious in comparison!”