Brazil GP has 'all the ingredients' to be special
Brazil GP has 'all the ingredients' to be special
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed that he considers the Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos to be his favourite race on the Formula 1 calendar, saying the GP in Sao Paulo has "all the ingredients" to create a fun spectacle for the drivers and the fans.
The German has enjoyed some good results in Brazil in the past few years, including the acquisition of pole position as a rookie with Williams eight years ago.
Looking back on his history at Interlagos, Hulkenberg reckons he seems to have the rub of the green at the GP, whilst claiming it always has the right components to be a cracking race.
"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'.
"That's something I will never forget," he said of the pole position gained in 2010.
"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."
Hulkenberg finished an impressive sixth in the Mexican Grand Prix, although he mentions it was simple enough to negotiate through the race.
"It was a very positive Grand Prix for us," he continued.
"The race was straightforward, managing the tyres and making sure the one-stop worked. I had a comfortable gap after Carlos retired so it was steady away from there to ensure the team took home some important points."
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