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Hulkenberg may leave Force India for Sauber: Reports

October 14, 2012 19:25 IST
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Nico Hulkenberg will leave Sahara Force India [ Images ] and join fast-growing Sauber for the 2013 season, the media reports claimed in Yeongam.

Hulkenberg, who was rumoured to be moving to Ferrari [ Images ], finished sixth at the Korean Grand Prix [ Images ].

"Nico Hulkenberg is to leave Force India and join Sauber next year. Sauber have not yet officially confirmed Hulkenberg but the deal is understood already to be done," a BBC report said.

Sergio Perez will leave a seat in Sauber as he is moving to high-profile McLaren [ Images ].

Hulkenberg had joined Force India as a test and reserve driver in 2011 and was promoted to a race seat this season.

The report went on to claim that Force India are keen on taking back Adrian Sutil [ Images ], who had lost his drive at the end of last year following his conviction in January on assault charges following an incident in a nightclub after the 2011 Chinese Grand Prix.

Sutil was with the side through their various guises as Midland, Spyker and Force India from 2006-11.

"But there is pressure from some quarters for the team to take (Jamie) Alguersuari, who was dropped by Toro Rosso last year despite an impressive 2011 season," the report added.

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