Hulkenberg aiming to be quick out of the blocks

Nico Hulkenberg admits he needs a flying start to his Formula One career as Williams haven't signed him to just tour the track.

The 22-year-old German is one of six rookies, if one includes Kamui Kobayashi and his two GP starts, set to make his Formula One debut at next weekend's season-opener in Bahrain.

But, unlike a fair share of his rookie rivals, a great deal is expected of Hulkenberg as the German enters F1 with an impressive track-record.

With German Formula BMW, A1GP, Euro F3 and GP2 titles to his name, expectations surrounding the Williams driver are high.

"There is nobody who says you have five races to get up to speed and to deliver. You have to be good straightaway," said Hulkenberg.

"Williams expect me to do a good job, to drive quickly and do well for them.

"They would not have appointed me as a driver if they didn't expect something from me.

"They have not said what that is in terms of numbers or results, but expectations are always there."

There is nobody who says you have five races to get up to speed and to deliver. You have to be good straightaway Hulkenberg.There is nobody who says you have five races to get up to speed and to deliver. You have to be good straightaway Hulkenberg.

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