– It does not make sense for me to continue, neither in terms of budget nor in terms of career. This is how Formula 2 driver Dennis Hauger answers questions about what his future looks like. By all accounts, the upcoming season will therefore be his last – unless his Formula 1 dream comes true. – There is probably no point in taking another year after that. – There has been a downturn. news meets Hauger at home in Aurskog, where he takes a good break before the end of the season at the end of November. The 20-year-old is open that he is disappointed with how the year has gone. – There has been a downturn compared to how I wanted it to be, of course. I have felt that we have actually been in a position to fight for the championship, many times, especially early in the year where we were in a good flow, he explains. LOOKING BACK: Hauger is disappointed with the season. Photo: Cicilie S. Andersen / news Hauger recounts the engine accident in Bahrain and the exit in Australia. In addition, he looked for a long time to run away with the victory during the sprint race in Azerbaijan, but even then it was a failure. – We could optimize it more, and get those podium places a couple of times more then. It had made a big difference in the championship for us. It’s awkward, but not something I can do anything about now, he admits. The Norwegian is number eight in the drivers’ championship. His team is number five. – Nothing has been signed Despite the setbacks, it suggests that Hauger will have his confidence renewed next season – thanks in large part to his success earlier in his career. – I have shown several times that I can bounce back after a “bob-bob” season. The pace has proven to be there, and I’ll come in with some experience, so then I think you can do something good. It’s important to stay positive, and I think those around you see that too, he says. Still, nothing is set in stone. STILL DREAMING: Hauger hopes the coming season will be his ticket to Formula 1. Photo: Cicilie S. Andersen / Cicilie S. Andersen – What is the plan for us now is Formula 2. That is what we are working and preparing for, with on sponsors and support for next year. Nothing has been signed, but most likely it will be Formula 2, he says, adding that the dream of Formula 1 is alive and well. – You think that’s what you work for every season, he says hopefully.
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