The two Hulkenberg errors that boosted Colapinto and Bearman in Baku
A «flustered» Nico Hulkenberg’s two late errors boosted rookie Formula 1 drivers Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, plus Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton, in unseen incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s close. By keeping his pace high and medium tyres alive in the first stint on Sunday, Hulkenberg was eventually given a team order to move […]
Audi CEO call «shows respect» and commitment to F1
Nico Hulkenberg believes receiving a call from Audi CEO Gernot Doellner about management changes ahead of his move next season «shows respect» and underlines the German manufacturer’s commitment to its Formula 1 project. Audi will take over the Hinwil-based outfit when joining the grid in 2026, with Hulkenberg recruited as the first confirmed driver for […]
Hulkenberg in «a bit of a shock» about Audi’s F1 management shake-up
Nico Hulkenberg is in «a bit of a shock» after Audi’s decision to oust Andreas Seidl from its Formula 1 entry project and replace him with ex-Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto. Audi’s decision to axe former Porsche LMP1 and McLaren F1 squad chief Seidl, as well as former Sauber board chairman Oliver Hoffmann, sent a […]
Haas in fight to be fifth-fastest team in F1
Nico Hulkenberg thinks Haas is now fighting with Aston Martin and RB to be the fifth-fastest team in Formula 1 after what he calls a “hell of a comeback”. An upgrade package introduced at last weekend’s British Grand Prix helped deliver an impressive step forward in pace for the American-owned squad, with Hulkenberg finishing sixth […]
Hulkenberg wants Haas review into ‘unhealthy’ F1 Canada car issue
The German failed to progress from Q1, qualifying only 19th in what was a far departure from his previous efforts this season. A bold gamble on full wet tyres saw both Hulkenberg and team-mate Kevin Magnussen scythe through the field and into the top 10 in the opening eight laps of Sunday’s race, though both […]
Komatsu «gave everything» to keep me at Haas in F1 2025
At the end of last month, Hulkenberg inked a new deal with Sauber to join the Swiss-based outfit next year ahead of its takeover by Audi, becoming the German manufacturer’s first factory signing for 2026. This means his term with Haas will come to a close at the end of the current season, leaving the […]