Hülkenberg records his strongest Singapore weekend yet with P7 sprint and P8 race finish

Mercedes‑partner Nico Hülkenberg delivered his most competitive performance of the 2024 season at the Singapore Grand Prix, finishing seventh in the sprint and eighth in the main race. The German driver, who returned to a full‑time seat with Haas after a series of stand‑in roles, turned a strong qualifying effort into a points‑scoring weekend that exceeded expectations.

From sprint to race – a steady climb

In the sprint qualifying, Hülkenberg qualified fourth on the grid and managed to hold on for a seventh‑place finish despite the tight, high‑downforce nature of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The sprint result placed him well within the top ten, giving him a solid starting position for the Grand Prix. In the race, Hülkenberg started from ninth on the grid and navigated the notoriously unforgiving street layout with discipline, avoiding the early‑lap incidents that claimed several rivals.

Strategic pit‑stop timing and a clean stint allowed him to gain a position on the final lap, crossing the line in eighth place. The result not only secured his first points of the season but also marked his highest finish in a race this year, surpassing his previous best of 10th at the British Grand Prix.

What the performance means for Haas and Hülkenberg

For the Haas F1 Team, Hülkenberg’s points haul is a welcome boost in the Constructors’ Championship, moving the team closer to the midfield battle with Alpine and McLaren. The driver’s experience, combined with the team’s recent aerodynamic upgrades, appears to be clicking, offering a glimpse of what could be a more competitive second half of the season.

Hülkenberg himself praised the team’s progress, noting that the car’s balance in the high‑humidity conditions of Singapore felt “more predictable” than earlier rounds. While he stopped short of claiming a turnaround, the driver’s confidence suggests that the team may be able to extract more performance from the current chassis.

For Indian fans

The Singapore Grand Prix aired live in India on FanCode at 8:30 pm IST, with a replay available the following morning. Hülkenberg’s weekend will be of interest to Indian viewers who follow the midfield battles, as his points finish helped Haas climb to fifth in the Constructors’ standings, edging closer to the coveted top‑four spots that attract larger sponsorship deals.

With the next race in Japan at Suzuka, Indian fans can look forward to another high‑speed showdown, where Hülkenberg will aim to build on his Singapore momentum.

Source: Formula1.com