The US-owned outfit is bringing a significant package to Austin that reflects a change of aerodynamic concept that is intended to give it a boost for the final five races of the season, and a head start on its 2024 car.
The team has struggled for form for most of this season, with severe tyre overheating hampering the drivers in races.
Hulkenberg said recently that Williams is out of reach in their battle for seventh in the constructors’ championship, although he now acknowledges that the later races – which include two street events, three sprints and potential for rain at several venues – do present opportunities.
“It's true is a lot of a lot of points still to be to be awarded and to be scored,” he said when asked by Autosport about the balance of the season.
“Monza wasn't pretty, it was very bad and difficult. But I think that was and will be the worst race we're going to see for the rest of the season.
“So I'm more optimistic for here. Suzuka I think maybe a bit more difficult again, but then the rest of it should be fairly okay.
"And in Austin we hopefully have a have an early Christmas present that gives us some performance.”
Source: Autosport