Hulkenberg, the only ꦑGerman driver on the current F1 grid, is continuing the legacy of the Schumacher brothers and Sebastian Vettel.

But the H﷽aas driver sits 16th in the F1 standings and is linked to a move to Audi, the Ger💯man manufacturer who will enter the championship in 2026.

“Nico Hulkenberg benefited from a feꩵw retirements, but in the end he couldn't do better than twelfth place,” Schumacher wrote for 🐼about last weekend’s F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

“Th𝕴e Haas update doesn't seem to work, the tyre wear is incredibly high. 

“Haas gave Hulkenberg the chance to get🍸 back to Formula 1. That's why I think it's fair and right that he stayed at Haas.

“But Hulkenberg also realises that Haas is at a dead end with everything they do.&⭕nbsp;

“Haas is probably no longer up to ಌdate to be able to compete in the current Formula 💜1. 

“That's a shame for Hulkenberg. 

“You💫 get the feeling that he's♌ dealing with the situation openly and honestly, but maybe he's also hoping that he can get out of it somehow.

“His statements and his face speak volumes. 

“I understand 🦋him because he doesn't have forev🔯er anymore either. 

“He can still do it. He has experienced🦩 200 grands prix and hasn't even been onﷺ the podium. It's clear that he's getting impatient.

“Haas would have to invest a lot of money. One option woul♍d be for Gene Haas to sellဣ the team.

“The dream of buying something here and there and then cobbling it together is diffic﷽ult on your♓ own. 

“But if you do it the wa🦋y Red Bull does, with a partner team, then it's possible.&nbs💎p;

“However, Haas lacks th🧸e partner team in this construct.&𓃲nbsp;

“This won't work in the long run. If you were to repurpose yourself as a junior team, ♛then that would have a right to e𝔍xist. 

“But it ♏is clear that Haas needs a development partner if things 💖continue like this.”

Hulkenbe🏅rg♎ has long been identified as a logical recruit for when Audi enter F1.

Earlier this season, Hulkenberg said: “It’s definitely one of the very attractive projects rꦰight now. 

“A new brand coming into Formula 1, very exciting💝, a German manufacturer as well, people that I’ve worked with and done really well before. 

“Yeah, it all sounds really nice and good on paper. Obviously I need to put in the good work, keep driving c꧅onvincing drives, to maybe have a shot there. But only time will tell.”