Nico Hulkenberg, German driver for Haas VF-24, made a pit stop during the Chinese Grand Prix, which took place on April 21, 2024. Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, describing the race as flawless and resulting in a point for Hulkenberg. This achievement marked the third time this season that Haas finished in the points, closing in on RB in the Constructors’ Championship standings. Komatsu attributed the success to exceptional race optimization and favorable circumstances, such as Valtteri Bottas’ retirement on lap 22. He praised the entire team for their communication and execution, stating that they delivered a perfect race with Hulkenberg.
Hulkenberg expected a challenging race due to the characteristics of the Shanghai circuit, but managed to convert his Q3 participation into another point. Reflecting on the race, Hulkenberg acknowledged the difficulty but expressed satisfaction with how the team managed and controlled the race. He emphasized that the team’s ability to secure the point depended on one of the top five cars facing an issue. Hulkenberg also recognized the need for flawless performance in qualifying and on race day to compete with the leading teams.
Looking ahead to the Miami Grand Prix, Hulkenberg anticipated another demanding race in hot conditions, which would likely affect tire wear. He mentioned that he enjoyed his experience at the Miami Grand Prix last year and expressed his excitement to return for another challenging weekend.
