Force India Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany waits in the garage during the second practice session in Suzuka, Japan, September 25, 2015, ahead of Sunday's Japanese F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Le Mans winner and Force India Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out missing next year's European Grand Prix in Baku to defend his 24 Hours sportscar title.
The provisional 2016 calendar has scheduled Azerbaijan's inaugural race on the same weekend as Le Mans, which Hulkenberg won with Porsche this year alongside New Zealander Earl Bamber and Briton Nick Tandy.
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