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Force India has no concerns about Nico Hulkenberg contesting the Le Mans 24 Hours with Porsche alongside Formula 1 programme, according to deputy team principal Bob Fernley.

Hulkenberg will contest the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship on May 2 in preparation for famous race the following month.

Le Mans falls between the Canadian and Austrian Grands Prix this year.

The German will become the first active grand prix driver to combine F1 and Le Mans programmes since Sebastien Bourdais took part in the 2009 race with Peugeot in between his Toro Rosso commitments.

Fernley told AUTOSPORT: "If we have the opportunity to help our drivers widen their career, why would we want to stand in their way? It would be a bit selfish.

"We have a very good relationship with Nico and respect him enormously.

"If we need some extra help from him at some time, it will be forthcoming.

"There is no hidden agenda. He wants to do it and we support him."

Hulkenberg said he only agreed to race for Porsche once he was confident it would not have a negative impact on his F1 programme.

"I wouldn't have taken on the deal if I felt it would compromise my Formula 1 career," he said.

"I've driven the [Porsche] car in testing in Bahrain and Barcelona and think I'm settled in enough.

"I haven't set any targets. I've never done it, I have no experience.

"So I just go in there open-minded trying to do a good job for myself and for Porsche and to enjoy it. We'll see what comes out from it."