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Hulkenberg on Abu Dhabi GP: There's a lot to play for

Hulkenberg on Abu Dhabi GP: "There's a lot to play for"

17-11-2018 16:27
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Nicolás Quarles van Ufford

Renault driver Nico Hülkenberg has said that there is still a lot to play for in Abu Dhabi for his team, as the French outfit look to seal their fourth place in the constructors' championship next weekend.

It will take something quite extraordinary for Haas to catch up to Renault, as the American team has even conceded defeat. The difference between Haas and Renault is 24 points, so the Americans will have to end on the podium with one car and finish near it with the other if they want to be crowned 'best of the rest'.

Looking back on his own year, Hülkenberg is happy, as he finished best of the rest in the drivers' championship as well. Well, he's not officially in seventh, but he's 11 points ahead of Sergio Pérez in P8.

"On a whole, 2018 has been a good building year," the German reflected on Renault's website.

"My second season with Renault was always about progression and continuing the journey the team has outlined.

"The start of the season was excellent and we more than deserve to finish fourth in the Constructors'.

"We've been the fourth quickest car out there for much of the year, so we just need to finish the job off in Abu Dhabi now.

"As a racing driver, you're always pushing for better results. While we've scored some outstanding finishes, there's that desire for more which will be the next step for us."

'The Hülk' will be joined by Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo next season, with Carlos Sainz making the switch to McLaren.