Petrov, Hulkenberg and Kobayashi: Analyzing the Rookies of 2010

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Published: November 26, 2010

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Formula 1 is one of the hardest sports in the world to break in to.

When you get your chance, it’s vital not to waste it or you might never get the opportunity again. Six drivers made the step up this season, three in competitive cars.

But out of Hulkenberg, Petrov and Kobayashi, who is here to stay?



Nico Hulkenberg—Williams

A lot of pressure was riding on the shoulders of Hulkenberg in 2010.

He labelled the new Michael Schumacher and won the GP3 title in 2008 and GP2 in 2009.

He was partnered with the most experienced man in F1 Rubens Barrichello at Williams for 2010 and had a lot of promise to live up to.

‘Hulk’ failed to live up to expectations early on, picking up only two points in the first 10 rounds. But he had a much stronger end to the season.

At Hungary, he got his best result of the season with sixth place, ahead of Barrichello, who finished 10. He followed this up with valuable points at Monza, Singapore and Korea.

His best showing of the season, however, came at the penultimate round in Brazil.

Hulkenberg claimed the headlines by claiming pole by over a second, in drying conditions. He could only manage eighth in the race, but his first pole had given him plenty of attention.

While he had a slow start to his debut season, once he got up to speed, he showed he could compete at the highest level of motorsport. However, his 2010 showing has not yet been enough to secure him a drive for next season, with Williams opting to release him.

Force India have shown interest, and a Mercedes reserve drive is a possibility for next year.



Vitaly Petrov—Renault

Petrov has had a turbulent first season, to say the least.

It’s been a mixed bag of raw speed, school-boy errors and also playing a pivotal role in the title clima...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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