Sunday, May 17, 2009

Williams may swap one Nico for another

Frank Williams admits that Nico Hülkenberg could turn out for his team next year, but that the move is dependent on the plans of Nico Rosberg.
The 21-year-old Hülkenberg is currently the Grove-based team's test driver and the young German has openly expressed his desire to step-up to the Formula One grid in 2010.
In a recent interview with Autosport Nico Rosberg - whose contract expires at the end of the year - indicated that whilst he was happy at Williams he would be considering his future with the team.
"I'm looking at it now. I'm trying to build an image in my head about what possibilities are for next year," said Rosberg.
"It would be great to have one (race-winning car) now, but in F1 there's only two teams that have race-winning machines if anything.
"So you just need to be patient. If you deserve it sooner or later it will come and next year is going to be an important stop for my career," he added.
In the wake of Rosberg's comments, Williams boss Frank Williams has admitted that Hülkenberg may get a race-seat next year.
"Obviously I can't directly answer that question," Williams told Auto Bild.
"A lot depends on what happens with our other Nico. But Nico Hülkenberg is on our list, absolutely," he added.