Beginning of the season,

The first race of the Red Bull Air Race took place in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 February, The first race expected by all the pilots. In 2016 Nicolas had won this race this.A first duel won against Petr Kopfstein. Nicolas continue in the round of 8 against Martin Sonka. A lost duel against a strong man of this season 2017. Nicolas remains the best of the unskilled for the last phase.

Finished fifth in the first race of the season.

A positive result for this start of the season, see you San Diego