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Nico Hulkenberg has been confirmed as one of the two drivers for the Sauber F1 Team in 2013.
The 2009 GP2 Series Champion made his F1 debut in 2010 with Williams. After one season as a reserve driver position at Sahara Force India in 2011, he was back on the grid this season with the Silverstone based team.
Team Principal Monisha Kaltenborn comments in a press release: "We've been observing Nico for some time now and his performances have been very persuasive. That was the case in GP2 and has continued into Formula 1. An obvious highlight was how he scored pole at Interlagos in 2010 despite the most challenging external conditions. He clearly showed that he can seize the chance if it arises. But high spots like that are one thing; systematic teamwork is another - and on that score I have confidence in Nico too."
Nico Hulkenberg's reaction: "I'm really looking forward to working with the Sauber F1 Team. It's a well-placed team and very competitive. Plus it's a team in which young drivers have repeatedly delivered exceptional performances. I would like to take up that baton. Until that time I will remain fully focused on my job with the Sahara Force India Team."
No word said on Kamui Kobayashi's status. The Swiss team "will announce its second driver for the 2013 season at a later date".
The 2009 GP2 Series Champion made his F1 debut in 2010 with Williams. After one season as a reserve driver position at Sahara Force India in 2011, he was back on the grid this season with the Silverstone based team.
Team Principal Monisha Kaltenborn comments in a press release: "We've been observing Nico for some time now and his performances have been very persuasive. That was the case in GP2 and has continued into Formula 1. An obvious highlight was how he scored pole at Interlagos in 2010 despite the most challenging external conditions. He clearly showed that he can seize the chance if it arises. But high spots like that are one thing; systematic teamwork is another - and on that score I have confidence in Nico too."
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Nico Hulkenberg's reaction: "I'm really looking forward to working with the Sauber F1 Team. It's a well-placed team and very competitive. Plus it's a team in which young drivers have repeatedly delivered exceptional performances. I would like to take up that baton. Until that time I will remain fully focused on my job with the Sahara Force India Team."
No word said on Kamui Kobayashi's status. The Swiss team "will announce its second driver for the 2013 season at a later date".