Will Hulkenberg put his money on Verstappen or Hamilton?
General
Although Nico Hulkenberg has unfortunately not been seen on track (so far) in 2021, the likeable German is doing well off the track. He recently got married and announced not long after that he is going to become a father. Despite all that, Hulkenberg is keeping a close eye on the Formula 1 circus and he can see his friend Max Verstappen making a serious push for the championship.
Friendship
At the end of last season Max Verstappen made another serious plea to Hulkenberg to help his friend get a deserved seat. It was not to be, but it is clear that the two of them get along well. The Hulk told German RTL: "We know each other for a long time and have been friends for a long time. It also helps that I speak Dutch, that strengthens the bond. I think we get along well."
As an experience expert, Hulkenberg was asked to make a prognosis regarding his friend's title chances: "It's definitely not decided yet. You can never write Mercedes off. They will undoubtedly have improvements and updates up their sleeves. Max will fight for and win many titles in his career. He is in a good momentum and has a lot of confidence, both in himself and in the car."
Red Bull faster
It's also not hard for the German to see why Red Bull Racing are doing well this year: "Quite simply, Red Bull have the faster and better car. This was never the case before at the start of the season. The new rules that have been put in place this season have affected Red Bull less than Mercedes, and that's one of the reasons they're in front now."