What Is Nico Hulkenberg's Contract in Formula 1?

Last Modified Apr 13, 2025 04:46 GMT
What is Nico Hulkenberg's Contract in Formula 1?
Nico Hulkenberg at F1 75 Live (Source: Getty Images)

Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver who competes predominantly in Formula 1. He was born on August 19, 1987, in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany. As of February 2025, he is believed to reside in Monaco, like many other F1 drivers according to monacolife.net.

Nico Hülkenberg is known for his consistent performances in Formula 1, despite never securing a podium finish. He holds the record for the most F1 race starts without a podium. But his talent has been evident through multiple strong qualifying performances, including a pole position at the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix. Outside of F1, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015 with Porsche, showcasing his versatility as a driver. Over his F1 career, he has entered 230 races (with 227 starts), scored 571 career points, secured 1 pole position, and set 2 fastest laps, but he has yet to win a race or championship. Over the years, he has raced for teams like Williams, Force India, Aston Martin, Renault, and Haas, and in 2025, he joined Sauber ahead of Audi’s official entry into F1 as reported by Formula 1's official website.

Nico Hulkenberg Contract

In April 2024, Nico Hülkenberg signed a multi-year contract with Sauber, starting from the 2025 Formula 1 season, as confirmed by Sauber's official website. This agreement positions him as the first confirmed driver for Audi’s official entry into Formula 1 in 2026, according to Audi Media Center.

With over 200 Grand Prix starts, his experience will be a key asset as Sauber transitions into a factory team. Hülkenberg will partner with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto in 2025, as the team prepares for Audi’s debut as reported by Sauber's Official Website.

Also Read: Nico Hulkenberg's Net Worth

Nico Hulkenberg Salary

Nico Hülkenberg is expected to earn around €5 million annually with Sauber starting in 2025 as reported by German publication Bild, marking a significant increase from his salary at Haas. In 2023, Hülkenberg's contract with Haas was reportedly valued at $2 million per year, a figure consistent with his salary in 2024, according to spotrac.com. The expected salary boost is likely tied to Sauber's transition to a factory team under Audi's ownership, which is elikely to provide more financial backing.

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FAQ's on Nico Hulkenberg

A. As reported by Sauber F1 Team official website, Nico Hülkenberg signed a multi-year contract with Sauber in April 2024, starting from the 2025 Formula 1 season.

A. As reported by Sauber F1 Team official website, In 2025, Hülkenberg will race alongside rookie Gabriel Bortoleto as the team prepares for Audi's debut in Formula 1.

A. As per Formula 1's official website, Hülkenberg has raced for Williams, Force India, Aston Martin, Renault, Haas, and Sauber in Formula 1.

A. Hülkenberg’s best qualifying result was a pole position at the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix while driving for Williams.

A. According to Formula 1's official website, despite having over 200 starts, Hülkenberg has never won a Formula 1 race or secured a podium finish.

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