Nico Hulkenberg confirmed that he has other opportunities besides Audi for next season. The German driver, who is rumored to be considering leaving Haas, stated that he is currently in discussions with several teams, not just Audi.
Previously, Hulkenberg had hinted that he might not be able to secure a place in one of the top teams. However, he has now revealed that he has not ruled out talks with other teams. While it is still early to make a final decision for next season, Hulkenberg mentioned that he has started discussions with several other teams.
Despite this, Hulkenberg emphasized that he is not in a rush to finalize his team selection. With most driver contracts expiring until 2025, the 36-year-old driver has plenty of time on his side. The possibility of Hulkenberg joining Audi has been a popular topic of discussion recently, but the upcoming race weekends will certainly be intriguing for the German driver in Formula 1.
Haas has shown signs of improvement in performance compared to the previous season. The American team even managed to achieve their first double points finish since the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix in the Australian Grand Prix. However, some believe that Hulkenberg should explore other options for next season. Schumacher, for example, highlighted the lack of structure and promising prospects at Haas.
Schumacher also mentioned the pending investments in the team, indicating that Gene Haas has different plans for the future. Therefore, the former Formula 1 driver suggested that Haas could serve as a valuable learning opportunity for newcomers to the sport, like Hulkenberg.
Although the Haas F1 team has already shown promising results, they may have difficulty convincing Nico Hulkenberg to extend his contract, as he continues to explore other options. The German driver is keeping his options open and considering alternatives to Haas.
