Nico Hulkenberg hoping for "not as much management" with new rules

Nico Hulkenberg is hoping that 2017s Formula One rules refresh will allow drivers to push more.

In recent years the series has come under fire for restricting fuel and using tyres which fall away easily, meaning that drivers spend more time driving conservatively rather than on the limit.

Hulkenberg said that while he hopes the new rules, which will add downforce and wider tyres, will allow drivers to get involved with more battles on track.

"I don't know at the moment how those cars and tyres will behave," he is quoted by Autosport. "It is a bit early for that, as I haven't felt and run those tyres."

"We will only know better once we start testing and have done a few races. I hope that they allow a bit more free pushing and not as much management," he added. "But I am not sure that will be the case."

Replies (0)

Login to reply

AZ Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

AZAzerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

Test calendar

See full test schedule

World Championship standings 2026

Show full world champion standings

Related news

Give your opinion!

Will Bottas challenge Hamilton for the world championship in 2020?

Formula 1 Calendar - 2026

Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
-
Spain
-
Bahrain
-
Bahrain
6 - Mar 8
Australia
13 - Mar 15
China
27 - Mar 29
Japan
10 - Apr 12
Bahrain
17 - Apr 19
Saudi Arabia
1 - May 3
United States of America
22 - May 24
Canada
5 - Jun 7
Monaco
12 - Jun 14
Spain
See full schedule

Formula 1 Calendar - 2026

Date
Grand Prix & Circuit
6 - Mar 8
Australia Albert Park
13 - Mar 15
27 - Mar 29
10 - Apr 12
17 - Apr 19
Saudi Arabia Jeddah Street Circuit
1 - May 3
United States of America Miami International Autodrome
22 - May 24
5 - Jun 7
Monaco Monte Carlo
12 - Jun 14
See full schedule
show sidebar