NICO HULKENBERG JOINS RENAULT IN 2017
Hulkenberg currently races for Force India alongside Sergio Perez, who was linked to the team earlier this year before resigning for his current team. It is understood Hulkenberg signed with Renault sometime this week, saying he has always dreamed of working for a works team.
His new team is definitely still in the development stage, a long way off Force India, who are currently fourth in the teams’ championship, but Hulkenberg believes next year’s rules change gives Renault a “good opportunity”. Renault have said they need an “experienced driver who is still hungry for podiums” to help drive their development.
“Nico Hulkenberg fulfils this role perfectly and is an excellent complement to what we want to achieve,” said Jerome Stroll, Renault Sport Racing Chairman. “He is a highly talented, dedicated and motivated driver. Nico will enable us to harness all the hard work completed this season and translate it to improving results on track in 2017 and beyond.”
“It has always been my dream to work for a manufacturer team,” said Hulkenberg. “F1’s new regulations will change the game and give our team a good opportunity. In the years to come, Renault will play a challenger role, which fits my approach to racing 100%. I can’t wait to become part of the family.”
Hulkenberg also thanked Force India and said he was committed to his current team’s battle against Williams in the 2016 constructors’ championship.
It’s not yet known who will be racing alongside Hulkenberg next season. Esteban Ocon is currently one of the drivers rumoured to be looked at the seat, as well as current Renault drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer.
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