Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Haas F1 team speaks to the media after the during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images)
Nico Hulkenberg believes that the Marina Bay Street circuit's layout made it easier to fend off Sergio Perez in the 2024 Singapore GP. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, after the race, the Haas driver noted that the limited overtaking opportunities on the track allowed him to keep the Red Bull driver and Fernando Alonso at bay without feeling much pressure.
Starting from sixth on the grid, Hulkenberg finished ninth, successfully holding Perez in his rearview mirror until the chequered flag. Perez, who had started 13th, struggled to pass the Haas driver and ultimately finished tenth. While Alonso also applied pressure during the race, the Spanish driver was only able to undercut Hulkenberg through pit strategy. The German driver felt that maintaining clean laps in the final stint secured his points finish.
