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Nico Hulkenberg Sounds Alarm on F1 Time Crunch: Drivers Desperate for Track Time

James Taylor by James Taylor
September 30, 2025
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Nico Hulkenberg Sounds Alarm on F1 Time Crunch: Drivers Desperate for Track Time

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg during the press conference after the race REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Nico Hulkenberg Roars with Fury Over F1 Time Crunch

Formula 1 faces a crisis as driver Nico Hulkenberg unleashes a storm of concern over the dwindling track time available to competitors, demanding immediate action to rectify the situation. With F1 drivers grappling with significantly less practice and testing opportunities compared to the past, Hulkenberg sounds the alarm on the urgent need for solutions to ramp up track time.

In a bold statement, Hulkenberg calls out F1 to address the pressing issue of reduced testing and practice sessions, highlighting the impact of the absence of in-season testing in recent years. With only pre-season and post-season test sessions on offer, drivers are left with a mere 60 minutes of practice during sprint weekends before diving into the intense competitive sessions.

Adding fuel to the fire, full-time drivers are mandated to relinquish their cars to rookie drivers at two events per season, further limiting their valuable time on the track. While Hulkenberg acknowledges the excitement brought by sprint races, he warns of the dire consequences of depriving drivers of essential testing hours.

Expressing his stance on the matter, Hulkenberg emphasizes the need for a delicate balance between entertainment and high-performance sport in F1. Despite his openness to changes and innovations in the sport, he stresses the necessity for adequate practice time, reminiscing on the bygone era of extensive testing that has now become obsolete in the current F1 landscape.

As Hulkenberg raises the red flag on the critical situation at hand, the F1 community is left to ponder the future of the sport amidst the escalating time constraints faced by drivers. Will F1 heed the call for more track time, or are competitors destined to grapple with the challenges of limited testing opportunities? The clock is ticking, and the race for solutions is on in the high-octane world of Formula 1.

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