With an extra 30 minutes added to FP2 in an attempt to compensate for lost time, Hulkenberg, like his competitors, had hoped to make up for the setback. However, he was unable to complete a significant amount of running on Friday.
The mechanical issue encountered by Hulkenberg necessitates substantial work from his mechanics, although he remains optimistic that an “all-nighter” in the Haas garage won’t be required.