As a rule of thumb, the typical Formula One driver doesn’t go wanting for much in life. But what if he had to choose? What if he had to select a single item from the myriad normally available to him? Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg takes the challenge…
If you could pick just one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Nico Hulkenberg: Sushi.
If you could pick just one pizza topping what would it be?
NH: Tonno e cipolla - for the English-speaking folks, that’s tuna and onions.
(L to R): Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Williams and Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams. Formula One World Championship, Rd 19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race Day, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 14 November 2010.
Rubens Barrichello...
Hulkenberg's top team mate
If you could pick just one holiday destination…
NH: Mallorca.
If you could pick just one track to race on…
NH: Spa.
If you could pick just one road car to drive…
NH: Porsche 918 Spider.
If you could pick just one race car to drive…
NH: Some fun and cool GT car - maybe a GT1 car.
If you could pick just one game to play…
NH: Tennis.
If you could pick just one colour to wear…
NH: Black.
If you could pick just one song to listen to…
NH: Some German pop songs - does anybody know Ein Bett im Kornfeld (A bed in a cornfield)?
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) / Earl Bamber (NZL) / Nick Tandy (GBR), Porsche Team Porsche 919 Hybrid at Le Mans 24 Hours, Practice and Qualifying, Le Mans, France, 10-11 June 2015.
My Le Mans win last year...
Hulkenberg's most cherished racing memory
If you could pick just one thing to drink…
NH: A margarita, beer, or water, depending on the situation - but a margarita first! (laughs).
If you could pick just one book to read…
NH: I don’t read much.
If you could pick just one city to live in…
NH: Monte Carlo.
If you could pick just one movie to watch…
NH: A comedy for sure - something that makes me laugh until I cry.
If you could pick just one person to live with…
NH: Can’t I just be on my own? Me, myself and I?
If you could pick just one team mate…
NH: Rubens Barrichello.
If you could pick just one fruit to eat…
NH: Mango.
Lady Gaga performs at the India F1 After Party at Jaypee Greens Resort. Formula One World Championship, Rd 17, Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, New Delhi, India, Sunday 30 October 2011.
Lady Gaga...
Hulkenberg's singer of choice
If you could pick just one vegetable to eat…
NH: Mushrooms.
If you could pick just one mode of transport to use…
NH: A plane - a proper private jet!
If you could pick just one gadget to own…
NH: Can I say an unlimited credit card? That would be the best gadget to play with! (laughs)
If you could pick just one F1 corner to drive…
NH: Tabac and Swimming Pool in Monaco - I cannot pick only one!
If you could pick just one age to be…
NH: 29 - I think my age right now is perfect. I would say ‘freeze’!
If you could pick just one F1 era to race in…
NH: The 1980s.
If you could pick just one band or singer to listen to…
NH: Lady Gaga.
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India VJM09 at Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Saturday 28 May 2016.
Tabac and Swimming Pool in Monaco - I cannot pick only one!
Hulkenberg's favourite F1 corners
If you could pick just one piece of exercise equipment to train with…
NH: Rowing machine.
If you could pick just one thing to collect…
NH: Cars - and watches.
If you could pick just one type of shoe to wear…
NH: I have a weakness for shoes. I’ll have any kind of shoes. Probably sneakers. Easy to wear, easy to walk!
If you could pick just one type of chocolate or candy to snack on…
NH: Choco Crossies.
If you could pick just one memory from your racing career to keep…
NH: My Le Mans win last year.
If you could pick just one other racing series to watch…
NH: MotoGP.
If you could pick just one person to date…
NH: Can I take two? Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lawrence.
