Hulkenberg: “Impossible to keep Bottas behind”

In the wake of the post-Le Mans euphoria and supported by a friendly circuit, in Styria Force India achieved a double top ten finish and took fifth place in constructors.

“I already knew before the start that it would be difficult to keep Bottas behind – he said Nico Hulkenberg, 6th – Together we have however created several wheel-to-wheel projects. On a few occasions I passed him but then I didn't have enough speed and he prevailed. Overall I am proud of the result obtained and the response of the VJM08. Now we go to Silverstone with more morale and the hope of taking a further step forward."

“It's fantastic to come home with so many points – the words of Sergio Perez, 9th after starting from the back – The start was excellent and I soon overtook Maldonado who was the first rider on the softs. During the initial stint I withstood the pressure of the Lotuses well, but subsequently, due to a longer than expected stop, I lost time behind the Saubers and also began to experience strong vibrations in the front wheels. Without these problems I would have arrived a little further, in any case I can't complain."