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Lotus eyes Hulkenberg
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Lotus is poised to recruit Nico Hulkenberg to replace Ferrari-bound Finn Kimi Raikkonen next season, according to the head of the team’s new investors.
“As the incoming owners and shareholders, we have made it clear what our preference is,” said Mansoor Ijaz, head of Quantum Motorsports, a consortium that has reportedly agreed to buy a 35 per cent stake in Formula One’s Lotus from Genii Capital.
“I wish the transition had been smoother between Kimi and the next driver — who we believe will be Nico — but sometimes in life things don’t happen so clearly, or as nicely, as you want.”
Ijaz added that a contract for Hulkenberg had been drawn up and prepared and said that the German driver was excited about the move. Hulkenberg is currently with Sauber.
Hulkenberg finished 14th in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after being lapped by triumphant compatriot and newly-crowned quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull.
Raikkonen, in dispute with Lotus over unpaid wages, arrived late and departed early. He started from the pit lane and retired at the opening corner following a collision.
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