Verstappen to gain a place this time? Hulkenberg to the stewards
Nico Hulkenberg could achieve his best qualifying result during his final Grand Prix for Haas, as the German driver finished in P4. However, the German now has to report to the stewards in Abu Dhabi.
Hulkenberg must go to the stewards
Hulkenberg allegedly overtook an Alpine in the pit lane. The Haas driver - who leaves next season for Kick Sauber - therefore still has to answer to the stewards.
MaxVerstappen qualified in P5, behind Hulkenberg. Therefore, this weekend unlike in Qatar (although in completely different circumstances), the Red Bull Racing driver could move up.
Hulkenberg and Haas are competing for important points this weekend. The American team is in a battle for P6 in the constructors' championship against Alpine and Visa Cash App RB.
Source: FIA
This article was written in collaboration with Jeroen Immink
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