Sometimes a second opinion can be invaluable, and that goes in Formula 1 too.

While Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll are clearly very capable F1 drivers, the added variable of stand-in Nico Hulkenberg has been somewhat of a boon for Racing Point’s technical director Andy Green. Getting the benefit of Hulk’s experience, in a car that’s been well-developed in the five races since his last outing at Silverstone, has given some unexpectedly welcome insights.

In fact, Green reveals that Hulkenberg’s feedback in Britain actually guided the direction of the development in the first place. In this time of restricted testing, and reliance on simulators, it seems nothing beats the real thing of driving an F1 car in real-world anger on a Grand Prix weekend!

 
   Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief
   Motorsport.com
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