Nico Hulkenberg suffers eye injury during Bahrain F1 testing

Nico Hulkenberg, the Sauber Formula One driver, suffered a minor eye injury during pre-season testing in Bahrain when a speck of dust or sand struck his eye as mechanics performed grinding work on his car. This incident caused him to cut his session short after completing 55 laps and resulted in him missing a scheduled press conference for medical treatment. Although the injury was not serious, it prompted the team to act as a precaution. Hulkenberg returned to the track the following day, continuing his preparation for the upcoming season. He is set to race for Sauber, alongside rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, after joining from Haas. The team is gearing up for a transition to Audi's full control in 2026, marking a significant change in their operations.