Hulkenberg Earns Time Penalty in Bahrain Opener
F1 Weekend Kicks Off with Drama
Hulkenberg Faces Setback in Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit, March 5, 2023 - The Formula 1 season kicked off with a dramatic start in Bahrain, as Nico Hulkenberg faced a 15-second time penalty during the race. The incident occurred during the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg, driving for Haas F1 Team, was involved in a collision with Oscar Piastri of McLaren. The collision forced Piastri to retire from the race, while Hulkenberg continued on with a damaged car.
After the race, the stewards investigated the incident and determined that Hulkenberg was at fault. He received a 15-second time penalty, which dropped him down the order from 10th to 12th place.
The penalty was a significant setback for Hulkenberg, who was hoping to score points in the season opener. However, he remains optimistic about the rest of the season.
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