Hülkenberg was "frustrated" with the decision, saying: "The accident with Felipe was very unlucky and I don't understand why I've been given a penalty before there has even been the chance to discuss the incident in the stewards' room In my view it was my corner and I'm surprised Felipe backed out of it much too late, locking up just before he hit me."
Hülkenberg estaba "frustrado" coa decisión, dicindo: "O accidente con Felipe foi moi mala sorte e eu non entendo por que me penalizaron antes de ter a oportunidade de discutir o incidente na oficina dos comisarios Na miña opinión, é a miña curva e Felipe sorpréndeme saíndo dela demasiado tarde, encerrándome xusto antes de darme conta."