Most of the headlines in Formula One motor racing are generated by the drivers – winning races, swapping teams or sounding off about their rivals or their latest hobby or girlfriend.
Hulkenberg has started over 200 Formula 1 races and has never had a podium finish.
Newey has never worked with seven-time world champion Hamilton but the design guru’s likely exit from Red Bull paves the way for a dream partnership in Italy – if Newey wants one final challenge