Hulkenberg qualifies P10, expresses concern about rival gap in Hungary

Nico Hulkenberg secured P10 on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a trouble-free qualifying session on July 26, 2026. Despite his advancement to Q3, Hulkenberg expressed concern about the significant gap to rivals, with his qualifying time of 1m 18.686s falling short of the P9 holder by four-tenths of a second. Currently, Hulkenberg remains one of four drivers yet to score points this season, with Audi having accumulated only 10 points thus far. Looking ahead, he believes the team can compete effectively against midfield competitors during the race.