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Nico Hulkenberg Fires Back at Zak Brown’s Shocking US GP Crash Blame Reversal!

David Castro by David Castro
October 19, 2025
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Nico Hulkenberg Fires Back at Zak Brown’s Shocking US GP Crash Blame Reversal!

Nico Hulkenberg Fires Back at Zak Brown’s Blistering Criticism Over US GP Chaos!

In a dramatic twist to the United States Grand Prix saga, Sauber Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg has boldly confronted the sharp rebuke issued by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown regarding a chaotic crash during the sprint race. The tension erupted when Hulkenberg found himself embroiled in a first-lap disaster alongside McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, igniting a firestorm of controversy.

Initially, Brown did not hold back his scathing remarks, labeling the incident as “terrible” and attributing blame squarely to Hulkenberg, claiming, “Some amateur hour driving. Some drivers up there at the front whacked our two guys.” He went on to insist that “clearly Nico drove into Oscar,” painting a vivid picture of recklessness on Hulkenberg’s part. However, the plot thickened when Brown, after a thorough review of the crash footage, took a dramatic U-turn on his stance. “I’ve reviewed it, I think I’ve changed my view. I can’t really put that on Nico,” he admitted, finally conceding that in the heat of the moment, his judgment may have been clouded.

After qualifying in 11th position, Hulkenberg took the opportunity to clear the air, sharing his perspective in the aftermath of the incident. “Yeah, no, I didn’t [have anywhere to go],” he explained, emphasizing the chaotic nature of racing. “Fernando [Alonso] was kind of taking the inside… but I didn’t know where he was exactly.” The German driver recounted how Alonso’s sudden maneuver left him in a precarious position, noting, “Oscar turned in very suddenly and aggressively. I wanted to cut back for the exit, but obviously, I was there. Yeah, unfortunate for all of us.”

When informed of Brown’s retraction, Hulkenberg responded with a mix of relief and frustration, stating, “Good. So we’re all in agreement then.” However, he didn’t shy away from expressing his disappointment over the situation. “Still frustrating and disappointing, because the car was strong and if we had kept it there, we would have scored points. I’m pretty confident and sure about that, but yeah, would have, could have, should have.”

Despite the tumultuous start, Hulkenberg managed to recover from the wreckage to finish the sprint race in 13th place, proving that resilience is key in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. As the dust settles on this explosive incident, one thing is clear: the fierce competition and high emotions of the sport never fail to deliver drama and intrigue. Fans and pundits alike will be left eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this gripping narrative of rivalry and redemption.

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