Haas has not yet officially announced its drivers for 2021. Certainly at Haas is the departure of the current drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen. Haas team boss Gunther Steiner thus talks with other drivers, including Nico Hulkenberg, the special Italian confirmed.
Haas focuses on Schumacher and Shwartzman
Despite the conversation with Hulkenberg, Steiner admits to Sport1 that the American team mainly focuses on two young drivers. Steiner: “Yes, we are focusing on young drivers for next year. We also want to start the season with the same drivers in 2022, so it is important that we lay the foundation next year with our new drivers.”
In the paddock, it is an open secret that Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are the favorites coveted by the small American team.
“Formula 2 is very strong this year and logically our partnership with Ferrari could lead to a collaboration with one of these juniors. Mick Schumacher will likely finish first or second in the championship and Robert Shwartzman is currently fourth or fifth, so this one gentlemen are doing very well and both are certainly an option for next year. “
Hulkenberg outsider for Haas seat
However, 33-year-old Hulkenberg is another option, with Steiner revealing, “I did talk to Nico. We know exactly what Nico can do, but I don’t need to talk to Nico about what he wants anymore. We know exactly.”
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