Nico Hulkenberg
Born: August 19, 1987 (age 36)
Height: 6' 0" (184cm)
Hometown: Emmerich, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanTeam: Haas
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Audi-Sauber tipped to confirm Hulkenberg on Friday
Reports are emerging that Audi-owned Sauber is preparing to officially and imminently announce that Nico Hulkenberg has signed a three-year contract commencing in 2025.
09:03
Hulkenberg set to join Audi's Sauber team in 2025
Audi reportedly clinches a three-year contract with Nico Hulkenberg, as reported by a German specialist outlet. The 36-year-old is expected to transition from Haas to the Audi-owned Sauber team from 2025 onwards.
Apr 25, 09:30
F1 tensions rise as teams jostle for 2025 driver lineups
The 2025 F1 'silly season' is quickly reaching a critical point. Christian Horner has openly criticized Toto Wolff's escalating efforts to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 22, 10:26
Proposed changes to F1 points system spark debate
Formula 1 stands on the brink of potentially initiating another highly debated rule change. Following 2002, amid Ferrari's dominant phase with Michael Schumacher, the sport increased its points distribution from the first six positions to the eighth. By 2010, points were allocated to the top 10 racers at each Grand Prix, with an additional point for the fastest lap introduced in 2019, marking the true onset of the Liberty Media era.
Apr 22, 10:25
Audi influence stirring up 2025 driver market, says Haas
It appears that Haas may part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of the season.
Apr 21, 07:47
Max Verstappen achieves Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, qualifying double, mixed fortunes for Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull's Max Verstappen comes out on top in both the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying for Sunday's main race.
Apr 20, 10:31
Audi's long-term plans leave Bottas in limbo for 2025
Valtteri Bottas finds himself in the midst of the ongoing speculation for the 2025 Formula 1 driver market's chaotic period. The seasoned Finnish driver and previous multiple race winner for Mercedes might not be included in Audi's future plans at his current team, Sauber.
Apr 19, 09:07
Sainz's uncertain future: Mercedes move now in doubt for 2025
The speculated transfer of Carlos Sainz to Mercedes for the 2025 season remains unconfirmed.
Apr 17, 08:05
Sainz has 'no idea' as Alonso secures 2025 slot
Carlos Sainz has expressed that he has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be signing with for 2025.
Apr 12, 16:45
Sainz says 'still no idea' about 2025 F1 employer
Carlos Sainz says he still has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be driving for beyond 2024.
Apr 12, 08:02
RB could be sold for a 'high price' - Marko
Energy drink company Red Bull could be looking to offload its second Formula 1 team - currently awkwardly called Visa Cash App RB.
Apr 9, 08:36
Alonso faces tense pre-race meeting with peers at Suzuka
At the official drivers' briefing at Suzuka, a number of Fernando Alonso's competitors are orchestrating an uncomfortable situation for the double world champion.
Apr 5, 07:36
Audi-Sauber on the horizon? Hulkenberg tamps down hopes
Nico Hulkenberg has tempered expectations regarding his chances of securing a seat in a premier Formula 1 car for the 2025 season. The 36-year-old German has been notable since his return to Formula 1 with Haas, the grid's smallest team, last year. As his current contract concludes, there's speculation about a potential move to Audi's Sauber, buoyed by his past collaboration and camaraderie with Andreas Seidl from their time at Porsche in Le Mans.
Apr 5, 07:34
Audi gives Sainz two-week ultimatum for '25 team move
Audi, the latest proprietor of Sauber, is poised to allow Carlos Sainz just a brief period of two weeks to agree to lead their forthcoming Formula 1 project.
Apr 2, 17:48
Audi waiting two more weeks for Sainz decision
Audi, the new owner of Sauber, may only give Carlos Sainz a couple of weeks to accept an offer to spearhead the new works Formula 1 project.
Apr 2, 08:43
Carlos Sainz Jr wins Australian Grand Prix after early Max Verstappen retirement
Carlos Sainz Jr wins the Australian Grand Prix - just 16 days after appendix surgery - after Max Verstappen suffers an early retirement in his Red Bull.
Mar 24, 08:06
Max Verstappen edges out Carlos Sainz Jr for Australian Grand Prix pole
Max Verstappen again qualifies on pole for the Australian Grand Prix, sealing first place on the grid for the third time this season.
Mar 23, 09:17
F1's fresh faces Antonelli & Bearman eye 2025 seats
Formula 1 is poised to welcome two rookies to its ranks in 2025, following a season devoid of any full-time young newcomers - a situation that has drawn widespread critique.
Mar 22, 16:28
'Not fair' to delay 2025 plans for too long - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he will not leave Aston Martin hanging for too long as he decides and negotiates his next move in Formula 1.
Mar 14, 06:55
Bearman now eyeing Haas race seat for 2025
As Oliver Bearman scored points and the official 'driver of the day' plaudits on Saturday, rumours were also beginning to swirl about his full-time future in Formula 1.
Mar 10, 05:47
Max Verstappen seals comfortable win in Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Max Verstappen eases to victory in Saturday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, while 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman comes home seventh in the Ferrari.
Mar 9, 18:25
Magnussen admits he must catch up with Hulkenberg
Kevin Magnussen admits he needs to up his game relative to Haas teammate Nico Hulkenberg.
Mar 8, 06:31
Magnussen's qualifying struggle 'not acceptable' - boss
It is "not acceptable" for Kevin Magnussen to be so far behind his teammate Nico Hulkenberg in qualifying, Haas' new team boss has warned.
Mar 6, 07:05
Wolff not ruling out Sainz for 2025 Mercedes seat
Carlos Sainz got his quest for another top seat in Formula 1 off to a flying start in Bahrain by chasing home the dominant Red Bull one-two.
Mar 3, 06:39
Max Verstappen starts season with pole for Bahrain Grand Prix
Defending champion Max Verstappen to start Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix on pole position.
Mar 1, 17:03
Hulkenberg must escape Haas as soon as possible - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher thinks his countryman Nico Hulkenberg should try to escape the dead-last-in-2023 Haas team as soon as possible.
Feb 28, 07:46
Magnussen defends owner's decision to oust Steiner
While Nico Hulkenberg sounded regretful about Haas boss Gunther Steiner's pre-season sacking, teammate Kevin Magnussen is more upbeat about the new era.
Feb 22, 07:07
Haas' current F1 model 'not enough' for success - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg says he agrees with sacked Haas boss Gunther Steiner that the small American team needs to invest more to succeed in Formula 1.
Feb 21, 06:40
'Silly season' will keep raging in 2024 - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg is not hiding that he may be looking to move further up pitlane for 2025.
Feb 12, 06:24
Hulkenberg counts himself into 2025 'silly season'
Nico Hulkenberg has been thrown into the suddenly-rampant Formula 1 driver "silly season", as he denied he is officially off the market for 2025.
Feb 9, 05:48
Bottas not ruling out shock Mercedes return
Valtteri Bottas' is not ruling out a shock return to Mercedes to replace his Ferrari-bound former teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Feb 7, 07:06
Germany celebrates F1's return to free TV
German stakeholders and Formula 1 fans are celebrating the sport's 2024 return to free-to-air television screens.
Dec 20, 07:30
Hulkenberg not ruling out Audi-Sauber switch
Nico Hulkenberg is not ruling out a switch to another Formula 1 team - perhaps the new Sauber-Audi project.
Dec 20, 07:25
F1 must not try to slow Verstappen down - Steiner
Formula 1 must not implement any special measures to try to slow Max Verstappen's dominance.
Dec 4, 06:45
Magnussen steps away from teammate's Haas criticism
Kevin Magnussen has declined to follow in the wheel-tracks of his teammate Nico Hulkenberg in stepping up his criticism of the Haas team.
Nov 28, 09:34
Female driver not good enough for F1 - Schumacher
Nobody will be in the wheel-tracks of the final two rising talents in German motorsport, Ralf Schumacher has lamented.
Nov 26, 08:12
Haas must make structural changes over winter - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg is ending the first season since his Formula 1 comeback with a stark warning to his boss - things need to change at Haas.
Nov 26, 08:08
Magnussen admits B-car data 'doesn't make sense'
Kevin Magnussen admits Haas, likely to finish the season dead last, has become lost amid its efforts to drastically improve its Formula 1 car.
Nov 18, 03:14
Verstappen not alone with Las Vegas GP criticism
Top Formula 1 drivers are hitting back amid the neon glitz, glamour and "show" of the new Las Vegas GP.
Nov 17, 07:02
Alonso-Red Bull rumours might not be wrong - Stuck
Suggestions that Red Bull dump Sergio Perez and replace him with a more competitive teammate for Max Verstappen continue to circulate.
Nov 16, 06:21
