Hubert Hurkacz has stepped on the gas this season, winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami and reaching his highest position in the FedEx ATP Rankings as World No. 11. Not surprisingly, the Pole is passionate about cars.
His hobby started when he was young, at a time when he was already collecting mini car models.
“I always asked my parents to get me another one. To be honest, they were a bit hard on me, they didn’t get me, ”Hurkacz admits to ATPTour.com, before breaking out laughing. “But since then I love cars.”
For years, when Hurkaz has come across an interesting car on the road, he has not hesitated to dig for as much information as possible. He recalls that the first time he drove a car was in his late teens and he fell in love with the experience immediately.
“From the beginning, I enjoyed driving, I enjoyed speed and karts when I was little,” said the Pole. “It wasn’t going much. But I really like motorsports and I love Formula 1 ”.
The world No. 12 enjoys Formula 1. But he became an even bigger fan when he saw on Netflix ‘Drive To Survive’, a documentary with scenes of what is not seen in the world. retransmission.
“I started to follow the races, the qualifying. I enjoyed watching it, ”admits Hurkacz. “There is a great process to prepare the car before the race, there is a lot of data, a lot of things.”
“The pilots are crazy driving those machines so fast.”
“I love McLaren. A couple of weeks ago they achieved an incredible victory. There is Lando (Norris) and Daniel Riccard, so I also like Charles Leclerc. I like most riders, but I would say those are my favorites. “
There is a Polish driver in Formula 1. He is Robert Kubica (currently a reserve at Alfa Romeo), who suffered a serious accident a decade ago. Earlier this year, Kubica replaced former world champion Kimi Raikkonen, after the Finn tested positive for Covid-19.
“I don’t know him personally, it would be amazing if I can talk to him,” says Hurkacz. “I follow him, I am very happy that he has returned to Formula and is now the third driver. [de Alfa Romeo]”.
“It is incredible, after what has happened, that he has returned. It’s crazy and inspiring at the same time. “
Hurkacz is enjoying his best tennis this course and he is also enjoying it at the BNP Paribas Open. This Wednesday he will seek the quarterfinals against the semifinalist at the Australian Open Aslan Karatsev. He hopes to continue accelerating with one more victory that brings him closer to the Nitto ATP Finals, which will take place in Turin from November 14-21.
