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Originally Posted by AndreasDavour
Hulkenberg is, which I find extremely puzzling, very popular. I wonder why. A few funny radio calls doesn't make a race driver, do they?
Steiner apparently said they have decided they need experience and drivers which can help drive development. Maybe Hulkenberg is one of those guys who is very uninspiring as a racer, but gives good feedback?
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Methodical, reliable and he can drive.
His junior years he was a standout in the nations GP series and then also took the F2 title in his first year, which puts him in hallowed company with Rosberg, Hamilton, Piastri, Russell and Leclerc.
Then he got a pole position in his first F1 year with Williams....
Speed wasn't a problem and when he subbed for Perez at Racing Point he scored points.
He's also mechanically sympathetic and not hard on machinery.
Won in 2015 as third driver with Porsche.
All of that makes him a better proposition for Steiner when looking at his repair bill and the desire to get the cars into the top ten.
If the car is any good and Hulkenberg still has form he will score points for Haas and may actually outscore Magnussen.
So really, not a bad choice. No exciting from an emotional point of view or a 'new upcoming' talent but if he reliably scores points he makes money for Haas.
And that is what it's about.