Hulkenberg happy with ‘unexpected’ pace and points in Austin

Nico Hülkenberg secured an "unexpected" points finish for Kick Sauber at the United States Grand Prix, his first since Silverstone. After a strong Sprint Qualifying where he placed fourth, a collision with Oscar Piastri denied him points. However, Hülkenberg rebounded impressively in the Grand Prix, climbing to eighth place on Sunday, aided by an incident involving Carlos Sainz and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. He expressed satisfaction with the team's race pace and "clean execution" after Saturday's disappointment, though he remains cautious about their prospects in Mexico due to different track demands. His teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, finished 18th following early contact with Alex Albon, describing his race as "quite boring" due to overtaking difficulties.