Perez: Hulkenberg in top three

Nico Hulkenberg laughing
19 January 2016 by    1 min read

Nico Hulkenberg is among the best three drivers in F1, according to his Force India team-mate Sergio Pérez.

The German is entering his sixth season but has yet to score a podium as he has driven mid-table cars throughout his career.

However, Mexican star Perez insists that the German is not given enough credit.

"He's been my strongest team-mate I've had in my whole career - a very strong driver,” he told Autosport.

"I definitely would put him among the three best drivers on the grid. I believe if I can be ahead of him, I can be ahead of anyone on the grid."

Perez has flourished since he moved to Force India from McLaren two years ago.

His confidence suffered a mighty blow after an unsuccessful season in a mediocre McLaren alongside Jenson Butto.

But he has rebuilt career alongside Hulkenberg and Force India can proudly claim to have one of the better driver pairings in the sport.

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