Nico Hulkenberg
Audi
Nico Hülkenberg’s longevity speaks to his raw speed — pole on debut with Williams, years of Force India/Renault/Aston/Haas/Audi service, and a reputation as one of the grid’s best testers. A Le Mans winner, he finally broke his F1 podium duck at the 2025 British Grand Prix after years of “best driver without a podium” headlines. That same season with Kick Sauber brought 51 points and eleventh in the championship — tied on points with rookie Isack Hadjar — before his Audi works move.
Teams
Williams, Force India, Sauber, Renault, Racing Point, Aston Martin, Haas, Kick Sauber, Audi (from 2026).
Championships
Le Mans 24 Hours winner with Porsche; ACO World Endurance champion.
Memorable moments
- Brazil 2010 — pole position on Williams debut.
- Le Mans victories while moonlighting from F1.
- 2025 British Grand Prix — first Formula 1 podium at Silverstone after a record wait across 239 starts.
- 2025 — 51 points and eleventh overall with Kick Sauber.