Why drivers need life beyond F1
Jean-Eric Vergne, Nico Hulkenberg and Rubens Barrichello have all shown why circuit racing should not just be about Formula 1, argues EDD STRAW
In recent weeks, several things have happened that are now rare in Formula 1 circles.
First, an active F1 driver has completed a deal to race for a major manufacturer in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Nico Hulkenberg will drive the third Porsche 919 Hybrid at Le Mans, and potentially also (subject to the Korean Grand Prix's fate) in the Spa 6 Hours that precedes it, on top of his Force India F1 commitments.
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