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Hulkenberg: Brazilian Grand Prix is probably my favourite race on the calendar

Hulkenberg: "Brazilian Grand Prix is probably my favourite race on the calendar"

04-11-2018 17:05
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Jake Williams-Smith

Nico Hulkenberg says he is very much looking forward to the Brazilian Grand Prix with the aim of fourth in the constructor standings still the primary aim for Renault in their chase to finish 'best of the rest' behind the top three teams.

Ahead of the race in São Paulo, the German driver highlighted the difficulties the race will present as Renault look to end the season on a high note.

"We know the next two races will be challenging, but Brazil is always fun so I'm looking forward to getting out there and solidifying both my seventh place in the Drivers' Championship and contributing to the team's target of fourth place in the Constructors'."

Back in 2010, Hulkenberg took a shock pole position as a rookie with Williams at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a moment he says was perfect.

"That was awesome and one of those sessions where everything clicked and we nailed the perfect lap in changing conditions," he recalled.

"That's something I will never forget. In 2012, I led the Brazilian Grand Prix for 30 laps, and, when I reflect on that, I was unlucky to miss out on the podium.

"I also led the race in 2014 for a short amount of time. It's a circuit where I seem to score good results, so I'll be out to keep that record up again this year.

"The Brazilian Grand Prix is probably my favourite race on the calendar.

"Sao Paulo has a really cool vibe about it, crazy in a way, but that's what I like about the place.

"Interlagos is situated in a town that is mad about motorsport, in a motorsport mad country with motorsport mad supporters, so it has all the right ingredients for a memorable race weekend."