Hülkenberg Claims Piastri‘s Move in Qatar Sprint Was “Brutal”
Lusail, qatar – 2025/10/18 22:50:18 (GMT+3) – Nico Hülkenberg expressed frustration following a collision with Oscar Piastri during the Qatar Sprint race, stating he had little recourse to avoid the incident. The Haas driver was forced to retire from the race after the contact, while Piastri continued, ultimately finishing in eleventh place.
The clash occurred on lap 10 at Turn 1, impacting Hülkenberg’s race and raising questions about aggressive overtaking maneuvers in the tightly-packed midfield. The incident carries implications for both drivers’ weekend prospects, as the Qatar Grand Prix is a Sprint weekend, meaning qualifying and the race both contribute to the overall championship standings. The outcome could influence team strategies and driver confidence heading into the final races of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
“He just cut in brutally,” Hülkenberg reported to Sky Sports after the race. “I had no time to react. I tried to avoid it, but there was nothing I could do.” The German driver added that the impact caused significant damage to his car,necessitating its retirement.
Piastri has yet to publicly comment on the incident. Stewards investigated the collision but persistent no further action was required, a decision that has drawn criticism from some observers.the Qatar Sprint continues a trend of closely contested racing throughout the 2025 season, with several incidents stemming from aggressive wheel-to-wheel battles.
