Nico Hulkenberg
Born: August 19, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 6' 0" (184cm)
Hometown: Emmerich, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanTeam: Sauber
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Verstappen heads to Miami after missing media day
Max Verstappen is reportedly on his way to the Miami Grand Prix after missing the traditional media day on Thursday, with Red Bull citing personal reasons related to his girlfriend Kelly Piquet's pregnancy.
May 2, 13:45
Hulkenberg eyes F1 until at least age 40
Nico Hulkenberg, on the verge of a promising new chapter, acknowledges that his Formula 1 career is nearing its end.
Apr 11, 12:30
Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 8, 14:20
Marko insists no Verstappen exit clauses active yet
Dr Helmut Marko appears to be at odds with Red Bull's recent driver management choices.
Apr 4, 09:40
Hulkenberg was Red Bull's lost chance - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher attributes Red Bull's current driver woes to a fundamental misstep from last year, according to the former Formula 1 driver.
Apr 1, 11:45
Audi, Honda resist V10 comeback, FIA admits
The FIA has confirmed that discreet discussions are underway regarding a possible revival of V10 engines in Formula 1.
Mar 26, 09:45
F1 stars divided on V10 engine revival
Formula 1's leading drivers are divided on whether the sport should fast-track the return of lightweight, loud, fan-favourite V10 engines.
Mar 21, 14:45
Hulkenberg better than Bottas in 'driver feedback'
Simply changing the driver lineup will eventually pay off in actual laptime, confident Sauber technical boss James Key has declared.
Mar 21, 11:47
Carlos Sainz Sr still upset over son's Audi rejection
Carlos Sainz has confessed that his father is "still disappointed" he declined Audi's proposal for 2025 and beyond after leaving Ferrari.
Mar 13, 10:00
Verstappen's finger brushed off as 'joke'
Max Verstappen's latest on-track antics will face no FIA repercussions, despite his history with the governing body's ever-stricter conduct rules.
Mar 3, 10:00
Ex-GP winner sizes up 2025's six F1 rookies
A past grand prix victor has offered his insights on the largest group of Formula 1 rookies seen in over a decade.
Feb 25, 16:30
Sauber chassis a key issue for Audi F1 transition - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas is expressing doubts about Sauber's immediate prospects as it evolves into Audi's official Formula 1 team for the 2026 season and beyond.
Jan 15, 12:15
Lando Norris dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal Constructors title for McLaren
McLaren end a 26-year wait for another Formula 1 Constructors title as Lando Norris cruises to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dec 8, 14:46
Ocon hopes F1 paddock stays healthy amid grueling schedule
Esteban Ocon has voiced concerns about the toll the grueling final stretch of the 2024 Formula 1 calendar is taking on travelling team staff, as illness becomes an increasing issue in the paddock.
Nov 29, 08:15
Las Vegas Grand Prix: George Russell takes pole, Max Verstappen on third row
Mercedes driver George Russell secures pole for Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris having to settle for spots down the grid.
Nov 23, 09:20
Bottas, Zhou eye F1 reserve roles for 2025
Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou have expressed their determination to remain part of the Formula 1 paddock in 2025, even as reserve drivers, following the announcements of their replacement at Audi-owned Sauber by Nico Hulkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Nov 22, 12:25
Ocon gets green light for early Haas test in Abu Dhabi
Esteban Ocon has received the go-ahead from Alpine to test with his 2025 team, Haas, even before his current contract expires.
Nov 12, 09:15
Audi-Sauber informs Bottas of no 2025 contract renewal
Audi-owned Sauber has reportedly informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for the 2025 season.
Nov 6, 10:10
Bottas poised for bad news as Audi decides '25 lineup
Audi-owned Sauber is just days away from revealing who will join Nico Hulkenberg as his teammate for the 2025 season.
Nov 4, 11:00
Magnussen's form surge fuels Audi-Sauber speculation
Kevin Magnussen has emerged as a surprise contender for the second seat at Audi-owned Sauber for 2025.
Oct 30, 08:50
Carlos Sainz Jr seals Mexico Grand Prix win as Lando Norris closes on Max Verstappen
Carlos Sainz Jr prevails in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix in a race which saw Lando Norris make inroads into Max Verstappen's Drivers' Championship lead.
Oct 27, 22:12
Hamilton denied early Ferrari test in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton will not be taking part in Ferrari's post-season Abu Dhabi test, unlike other drivers who are switching teams for 2025.
Oct 25, 11:15
Bottas open to Mercedes return as 2025 backup plan
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that a return to Mercedes could be a viable backup plan for 2025, confirming rumors about potential alternatives if his priority of staying in a race seat doesn't pan out.
Oct 25, 10:45
No doubts about Audi move, says Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg has no second thoughts about leaving Haas, despite the team's noticeable progress this season.
Oct 22, 10:00
Bottas could return to Mercedes as test driver in '25
Valtteri Bottas' future in Formula 1 remains uncertain, with the possibility of either extending his racing career for multiple seasons or stepping back into a different role.
Oct 21, 10:00
Audi refuses to bow to Bottas' push for 2025 seat deadline
Audi-owned Sauber is not giving in to Valtteri Bottas' calls for a swift decision regarding his place on the 2025 grid.
Oct 19, 10:00
Bottas urges Audi-Sauber to finalise 2025 driver lineup
Audi-owned Sauber is expected to finalize its decision on Nico Hulkenberg's teammate for the 2025 season by the end of October, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Oct 18, 11:00
Ocon signed with Haas unaware of Toyota partnership
Esteban Ocon made the decision to sign with Haas without knowing that the Ferrari-powered team would later announce a significant partnership with Toyota.
Oct 17, 11:00
Sainz stays silent on Binotto's controversial Hamilton comment
Carlos Sainz is keeping his thoughts to himself following remarks from a well-known figure in Formula 1 who said he would not have swapped the Spaniard for Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 17, 07:30
Bottas admits Sauber stint has damaged his F1 career
Bottas' current seat at Sauber, now fully owned by Audi, is the final one available for 2025. The 10-time grand prix winner, who hasn't managed to score a point this season, admitted he doesn't have a 'plan B'.
Oct 17, 07:00
Hulkenberg stays neutral on Schumacher's Audi F1 hopes
Nico Hulkenberg has declared that he remains "completely neutral" regarding whether Audi-owned Sauber should select Mick Schumacher as his teammate for 2025.
Oct 15, 08:30
Ralf Schumacher ponders impact of Steiner's absence at Haas
The recent resurgence of the Haas Formula 1 team in 2024 is not necessarily attributable to the absence of former team boss Günther Steiner, according to Ralf Schumacher, who has often been a vocal critic of Steiner's tenure.
Oct 11, 09:30
Marko slams Audi's decision to keep Bottas for 2025
Dr. Helmut Marko says it would be "incomprehensible" if Audi really does choose to retain Valtteri Bottas for 2025.
Oct 4, 09:30
Alonso: Audi-Sauber still deciding on 2025 driver lineup
Fernando Alonso believes that Audi-owned Sauber has yet to make its final decision on who will fill the second driver seat for the 2025 season.
Oct 3, 19:00
Colapinto's impact could lead to Argentine GP resurrection
Argentina's Formula 1 hopes have been reignited, thanks to improving economic conditions and the sensational debut of Franco Colapinto.
Oct 1, 10:45
Mick Schumacher on Bottas rumours: 'Time will tell'
Mick Schumacher has not yet conceded that his plans for a Formula 1 return in 2025 have fallen through.
Sep 30, 11:50
Mick Schumacher set to remain F1 reserve as 'plan A' fades
Mick Schumacher's "plan B" appears to be staying on the sidelines as a reserve driver in Formula 1.
Sep 25, 09:20
Mercedes duo 'fine' after battling Singapore exhaustion
Mercedes' driver lineup is "fine" despite crossing the finish line at the sweltering Singapore GP both dehydrated and utterly drained.
Sep 23, 12:15
Audi eyeing Bortoleto for third driver role in 2025
Audi is reportedly planning to introduce a much younger driver into its Formula 1 team for 2026.
Sep 23, 11:45
Singapore Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins to reduce Max Verstappen Championship lead
Lando Norris breezes to victory in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix to further reduce Max Verstappen's lead in the title race.
Sep 22, 15:06
