Audi F1 chief reveals meeting with driver target
The boss of the Formula 1 team that will become Audi has confirmed talks have taken place with one of the competing drivers hoping to land a contract with the German outfit.
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Nico Hulkenberg has already been confirmed as one half of their driver lineup, with the Haas star set to join Sauber next season ahead of the translation 12 months later.
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But questions remain over who will partner the experienced German, with a host of names linked with the vacant seat, including fellow countryman Mick Schumacher.
Nico Hulkenberg has already agreed a multi-year contract with Audi
Williams rookie Franco Colapinto has been linked with the vacant seat
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Young star ‘is on the list’
Team principal Mattia Binotto has recently admitted a final decision hadn’t been made as he opened up on getting someone who fits in with the team’s philosophy going forward.
Valtteri Bottas – currently at Sauber – would offer a steady hand at the wheel given his vast experience at the top level, but a number of exciting young prospects have also been mentioned.Williams boss James Vowles strongly hinted that Franco Colapinto could be in line to make a switch, while the young Schumacher is also eager for another chance having endured a disappointing two-year stint at Haas.
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Speaking to Sky Sports Germany at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix, Binotto addressed speculation over the Mercedes reserve driver, revealing he had spoken to the 25-year-old that day.”I just met Mick this morning,” said the Italian. “I’ve known him since he was at Ferrari.”I know him very well, I think we get along very well. I told him that nothing has been decided yet.
“It has to be a decision of the mind, not an emotional decision. Of course, he is on the list, but I can’t say anything more about it at the moment.”WATCH: Wolff hints at FIA bias in favour of Red Bull Racing
