Hülkenberg charges Audi: “Let’s redeem ourselves after Miami, we want a clean weekend”

Audi, in Montreal for redemption Audi is preparing to face the weekend in Montreal, and will do so with the pressure of those called upon to give solid answers. The house of the four rings was an expected debutant, and began its adventure in F1 in a surprising way, taking applause and points in Melbourne thanks to Gabriel Bortoleto. Already in Australia, however, we could see the signs of the big problem that is plaguing Audi: reliability. Nico Hülkenberg also suffered a double retirement in Miami (even not even starting the Sprint), while Bortoleto encountered brake problems in Sprint Qualifying. The two-week stoppage gave Mattia Binotto’s team the opportunity to work on the R26, also because now comes Montreal, a complete track, which demands a lot from the car in terms of brakes and traction, but also from the engine considering the long straight before the finish line. They all represent weak points for Audi, which is in fact aiming for a solid and cleaner weekend than the one in Florida. Hülkenberg’s words “Montreal is always a great event to return to: it is an iconic circuit, the atmosphere in the city and on the track makes the weekend truly enjoyable”, commented Hülkenberg. “After Miami, the most important thing for us is to get going quickly and put together an overall cleaner weekend. We know we have the potential to do well, but it’s about giving our all from the start to the end of the event. Sprint events always make everything more frenetic, it will be important to build our confidence at the start of the weekend.” Bortoleto’s words “I can’t wait to return to Canada,” added Bortoleto. “Montreal tends to offer some pretty good racing and the atmosphere that surrounds it makes this weekend special for both drivers and fans. Having raced here last year, I know how important it is to feel comfortable with the car straight away, especially as it’s a Sprint event. The goal is to put together a cleaner weekend than Miami and make the most of our track time.”

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News , 2026-05-20 00:00:00