Nico Hulkenberg Interview

Why do you drive F1 cars?

Because it's cool, it's fun and it's the fastest cars int the world. It's challenging, exciting, it's what I love doing and it's what I'm best at.

How many times have you crashed?

I think my record is pretty good regarding that. I'm not a crash driver. I think before I had a few accidents, in the many years I've ben in Formula 1 but... Um, I don't know how many to be honest, you don't count these things.

Have you broken any bones?

No, to be honest I'm pretty lucky that I've never had any serious injuries or problems after an accident.

Is it exciting being a race driver?

Yes, it definitely is! I mean, I think it's one of the best jobs in the world!

Who is your best F1 friend?

Probably the people you work with. Your engineers, your mechanics. The people you work very closely with during the year.

What's your favourite colour?

Black

Do you think a 'shoey' is weird?

Yes, very weird.

Which is better, a beard or moustache?

Beard

Do you have a booster in your car to make it go faster? And when you go really fast does fire come out the back?

Yes, we have a button which is called "overtake button" which gives a little bit more power. Does it make fire come out? No, not quite. It's not that spectacular!

What is your favourite book to read?

I don't read books

What is your shoe size?

43

When you send a text do you send lots of little ones or just one long one?

A big one, I hate those people that do 10 little ones, one each word.

If you could choose any driver old or new to be your team mate, who would it be?

I don't care.

Do you have a lucky charm?

No

Does your car have a name?

No

Which four other drivers would you choose to go in an F1 boyband with you?

OH! I don't know, Ricciardo. Let me see, who else.. Let's put Max in there just for the fun of it so we have some entertainment inside our group! Erm, I don't know, Just name someone, I don't care HaHa!!