Nico Hulkenberg will not be at Williams for the 2011 season, the German has confirmed. Meanwhile, the team has confirmed that Rubens Barrichello will be retained.
Hulkenberg, who took a surprise pole in Brazil, said he and the team couldn’t come to an agreement for the 2011 season, a decision he regrets.
“I heavily regret that, because I would have been happy to stay with Williams,” said Hulkenberg.
“I want to thank the team for a great time and I wish Williams all the best for the future.”
Sir Frank Williams, team owner, thanked the younger German for his season with the team.
“I would like to thank Nico for his hard work this year, and before that in preparing himself for Formula One. We are very proud to have supported him as he secured the Formula Three and GP2 titles and during his debut in Formula One.
“At Williams we have for many years tried to bring new talent into the sport, and we are convinced that Nico will go on to great things. We wish him well and hope that our paths will cross again in the future.”
F1 veteran of 300+ grand prix’s, Barrichello, will stay with the Grove based squad next year though.
“We recruited Rubens knowing that he would bring technical expertise, experience and passion,” Williams added. “He has delivered everything we could have hoped for this season and we are delighted to confirm that he will drive for us again in 2011.”
