Nico Hulkenberg was born in 1987 in Rhein, Germany. He is the most recent driver to announce that he is moving teams for next year. So, let’s take a look into the Hulk’s career.
Past
Hulkenberg first entered Formula One in Bahrain in 2010 with Williams. In his rookie year, he took pole position at a rainy Interlagos.
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In 2011, he was pushed into being a test and reserve driver for Force India. But the following year he was given a full-time seat for the team.
His next move saw him at Sauber with his highest championship finish in a season so far, finishing in P10 with 51 points. He equalled his best finish with a P4 in Korea.
At the start of the V6 hybrid turbo era, he returned to Force India. He scored points in 15 out of 19 of the races that season.
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Before his retirement in 2019, he raced with Renault for three years. His highest championship position was P7 with 69 points in 2018.
He returned to F1 full-time with Haas in 2023, replacing fellow German driver Mick Schumacher. The 2023 season was a dark time for Haas, finishing last with 12 points. P7 was both Haas and Hulkenberg’s best position.
Present
Five races into this year’s season, Haas are currently seventh in the Constructors’ Championship. Hulkenberg was able to pull off a masterclass with help of teammate, Kevin Magnussen in Saudi Arabia. With a 20-second penalty, Magnussen held back the midfield to allow Hulkenberg to pit without losing any positions. They finished P10 and P12, scoring the first points of the season.
Future
This season started with 14 drivers not having definite seats for next year. Nico Hulkenberg is the most recent driver to announce his multi-year contract from 2025. He will be leaving Haas and returning to Sauber, ready for their transition to Audi in 2026.
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He may have never been on an F1 podium, but the future is bright for the German driver.
Written by Chloe
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