Hulkenberg DNS in Monza was ‘massive disappointment’

Nico Hulkenberg faced "massive disappointment" at the Italian Grand Prix, unable to start due to a hydraulic issue, describing the setback as his "heart sinks." In stark contrast, Kick Sauber teammate Gabriel Bortoleto delivered an impressive performance, securing an eighth-place finish and his third points haul in four races. This crucial result propelled Kick Sauber to P8 in the Constructors' Championship. While Hulkenberg couldn't race, he noted the car's competitiveness on low-downforce tracks, a positive sign for the upcoming Baku race. Bortoleto, despite a slow pit stop, drove a fault-free race, battling Fernando Alonso and ultimately benefiting from a penalty to Kimi Antonelli, earning praise from Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley for his "fantastic performance."