Hülkenberg: La relación con el coche ya es algo mejor.

Hülkenberg: La relación con el coche ya es algo mejor.

      A mediados de la temporada, los resultados de clasificación de Nico Hülkenberg, un profesional muy experimentado, eran claramente peores que los de Gabriel Bortoleto, que debutó en la Fórmula 1 solo este año. Pero en las cuatro últimas pruebas el veterano alemán de 37 años aventajó a su joven compañero de equipo en Sauber, aunque el balance de sus duelos de los sábados sigue favoreciendo al brasileño: 10-11.

      Además, al comienzo de la temporada Nico también superaba con bastante seguridad a Bortoleto, y eso era completamente natural, ya que Gabriel estaba aún acumulando experiencia y no conocía todas las pistas. Pero luego él fue mejorando gradualmente, mientras que Nico, por el contrario, cedía cada vez más ante su compañero. Y tras el Gran Premio de Italia Bortoleto lideraba el marcador, que ya estaba 11-6.

      Pero ahora la situación ha vuelto a cambiar, y cuando le preguntaron a Hülkenberg a qué lo atribuía, respondió: «Simplemente dejé de distraerme con cosas secundarias, intenté concentrarme en lo principal, y eso dio sus frutos. Creo que a veces sientes que vas cogiendo ritmo poco a poco, que en tus actuaciones hay una dinámica positiva, y otras veces eso no ocurre. Evidentemente, el verano fue precisamente un periodo más complicado. Pero nosotros simplemente seguimos insistiendo, seguimos trabajando y poco a poco logramos mejoras».

      En el sprint de Austin Nico salió desde la segunda fila, pero no tuvo suerte: se vio involucrado en un incidente en la primera curva tras la salida, perdió muchas posiciones y terminó entre los últimos. Sin embargo, al día siguiente sumó puntos por la octava plaza en el Gran Premio de Estados Unidos, y hace una semana, en San Pablo, terminó noveno.

      «Probablemente las sensaciones al volante y, en general, la relación con el coche ya son algo mejores que en verano. Y la mejora de los resultados de clasificación es simplemente consecuencia de ello», añadió.

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Théophile Naël won the Macau Grand Prix, held this weekend for the 72nd time on the classic street circuit often compared to Monaco but considered even more challenging.

The French Pinnacle Motorsport driver crossed the finish line just 0.250 seconds ahead of Mari Boya, his teammate who finished last Formula 3 season third in the standings. Also on the podium was 17-year-old Enzo Deligny, who is due to make his debut in F3 with Prema Racing next season.

Unlike yesterday’s qualifying race, today’s Macau Grand Prix was rich in incidents, and Naël only took the lead after the fourth period when the safety car was deployed.

From pole started Freddie Slater, a Prema driver, but he was overtaken by Mari Boya at the first corner, and the Briton had to fend off attacks from Naël, who had started the race third. R-ace GP driver Deligny took advantage of the situation and managed to pass Théophile.

Taito Kato, a Japanese driver competing under a French license for ART, misjudged his speed entering the Lisboa turn and collided with Mattia Kolnagi of PHM Racing, after which a pile-up of several cars formed in the next corner and the safety car was deployed.

On the restart Slater managed to overtake Boya and build a three-second gap to the field, but on lap nine at the same Lisboa turn Oscar Wurz could not avoid contact with the barriers.

Another restart was given on lap 11, and Mari Boya was determined to fight back, attacking Slater on the exit of Mandarin. Freddie fought desperately but could not keep the car on track and hit the barrier in the final corner. His race was over and the safety car was again deployed — this time on lap 12 of 15.

Théophile Naël spent almost the entire distance trying to attack Deligny, but Enzo was able to hold his position. On the final restart, given on the penultimate lap, both drivers ran close behind Mari Boya, who after Mandarin repelled the attack from the R-ace GP driver but was powerless against Naël, who passed both and took the lead.

So he only headed the race right at the finish, but that no longer mattered. Théophile became the winner of a very prestigious junior event, which will bring the 18-year-old driver additional attention. He already has a contract with Campos Racing, however, and will continue racing in Formula 3 next season. Théophile Naël won the Macau Grand Prix, held this weekend for the 72nd time on the classic street circuit often compared to Monaco but considered even more challenging. The French Pinnacle Motorsport driver crossed the finish line just 0.250 seconds ahead of Mari Boya, his teammate who finished last Formula 3 season third in the standings. Also on the podium was 17-year-old Enzo Deligny, who is due to make his debut in F3 with Prema Racing next season. Unlike yesterday’s qualifying race, today’s Macau Grand Prix was rich in incidents, and Naël only took the lead after the fourth period when the safety car was deployed. From pole started Freddie Slater, a Prema driver, but he was overtaken by Mari Boya at the first corner, and the Briton had to fend off attacks from Naël, who had started the race third. R-ace GP driver Deligny took advantage of the situation and managed to pass Théophile. Taito Kato, a Japanese driver competing under a French license for ART, misjudged his speed entering the Lisboa turn and collided with Mattia Kolnagi of PHM Racing, after which a pile-up of several cars formed in the next corner and the safety car was deployed. On the restart Slater managed to overtake Boya and build a three-second gap to the field, but on lap nine at the same Lisboa turn Oscar Wurz could not avoid contact with the barriers. Another restart was given on lap 11, and Mari Boya was determined to fight back, attacking Slater on the exit of Mandarin. Freddie fought desperately but could not keep the car on track and hit the barrier in the final corner. His race was over and the safety car was again deployed — this time on lap 12 of 15. Théophile Naël spent almost the entire distance trying to attack Deligny, but Enzo was able to hold his position. On the final restart, given on the penultimate lap, both drivers ran close behind Mari Boya, who after Mandarin repelled the attack from the R-ace GP driver but was powerless against Naël, who passed both and took the lead. So he only headed the race right at the finish, but that no longer mattered. Théophile became the winner of a very prestigious junior event, which will bring the 18-year-old driver additional attention. He already has a contract with Campos Racing, however, and will continue racing in Formula 3 next season. Teófilo Naël ganó el Gran Premio de Macao, que este fin de semana se celebró por 72.ª vez en el clásico circuito urbano... Gran Premio de Las Vegas: Pronóstico meteorológico preliminar Gran Premio de Las Vegas: Pronóstico meteorológico preliminar El pronóstico preliminar para el Gran Premio de Las Vegas promete tiempo seco y frío durante el fin de semana de carreras. Gary Anderson propone un plan para aumentar el número de adelantamientos. Gary Anderson, antaño conocido constructor de coches de carreras, considera que dos paradas en boxes obligatorias no ayudarán a resolver el problema de los adelantamientos en la Fórmula 1, y propone su plan… Dreyer: Copiamos deliberadamente los enfoques de nuestros rivales. Dreyer: Copiamos deliberadamente los enfoques de nuestros rivales. En Audi siguen preparándose intensamente para su temporada inaugural en la Fórmula 1, plenamente conscientes de que ésta promete ser difícil... El desarrollo del monoplaza de F1 de Audi para 2026 ya se ha detenido, «ahora se centran en 2027 y 2028» El desarrollo del monoplaza de F1 de Audi para 2026 ya se ha detenido, «ahora se centran en 2027 y 2028» La nueva unidad de potencia de Audi no ha dado ni una sola vuelta en un circuito, pero más de 400 ingenieros ya están trabajando duro para mejorarla de cara a las próximas temporadas. Gran Premio de Las Vegas: cuotas de las casas de apuestas Gran Premio de Las Vegas: cuotas de las casas de apuestas Las casas de apuestas han publicado las cuotas para la victoria en el próximo Gran Premio de Las Vegas.

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