Hulkenberg will be after the end of the season after three years at Renault had to vacate the position he would occupy Esteban Ocon, which will start testing for a new employer already in Abu Dhabi. Riccardo is otherwise of the opinion that he would Hulkenberg the seat in the Formula 1 race car will definitely be earned next season as well, and he believes that if he "pauses" next season, he can still return to F1.
"Nico is a cool guy," he said Ricciardo and added: “I believe he hasn’t said the last one in F1 yet, especially if he wants to continue. I’m not afraid of him not being able to go back to F1. On the other hand, he has a lot of talent, so I believe he will be successful, no matter what he does. " The Australian is k Renault arrived before this year 's season, due to Hülkenberg's help however, it was easier for him to win the demands of the new team.
"It was a pleasure to work with him, there is mutual respect between us, and at the same time a healthy rivalry, because of the woodworkers we worked well together," he pointed out Ricciardo, who admitted that they also occasionally partyed together. Regarding Ocon, the racer from Perth said: “I respect him as a competitor, but I have no fears, doubts or worries about him. He believes we will get along well. "
