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Nico Hülkenberg

Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver born on 19 August 1987 who competes in Formula One.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver known for his long Formula One career and a 2015 Le Mans win. He returned to a full-time F1 seat with Haas in 2023 and moved to Audi for 2026.

What it is

Nico Hülkenberg, born 19 August 1987 in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany, is a professional racing driver. He made his Formula One debut in 2010 and has driven for teams including Williams, Force India, Renault, Haas, and now Audi. He also won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche.

Why it matters

Hülkenberg is one of the most experienced F1 drivers, with over 250 Grands Prix starts. Despite no F1 wins, his consistency and strong qualifying performances have kept him relevant. His return to a full-time seat in 2023 and move to the Audi works project highlight his enduring value in the sport.

Key details

Hülkenberg joined Haas in November 2022, replacing Mick Schumacher, and raced for them in 2023 and 2024. He then moved to Sauber for 2025, which will become Audi in 2026. His Le Mans win in 2015 remains his biggest career victory.

In short

  • Born 19 August 1987 in Germany.
  • Won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche.
  • Returned to full-time F1 with Haas in 2023.
  • Moved to Audi for 2026 after a stint with Sauber.
Canadian angle

Canadian fans know Hülkenberg mainly through Formula One coverage, especially his long-awaited return to a full-time seat and his later move into the Audi works project.

Quick questions

How old is Nico Hülkenberg?
He is 38 years old, born on 19 August 1987.
Nico Hülkenberg F1 team
His current Formula One team is Audi, following his move from Haas to the Sauber/Audi project.
Nico Hülkenberg wins
He has no Formula One Grand Prix wins, but he won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_H%C3%BClkenberg
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, Formula One teams, Haas signing, Le Mans win
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/nico-hulkenberg
    Supports: Date of birth, driver profile, return to a full-time seat with Haas
  3. Motorsport.com — https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/9327/
    Supports: Age, current team changes, move from Haas to Sauber/Audi, full-time return
  4. Audi F1 — https://www.audif1.com/en/team/drivers/nico-hulkenberg
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, current Audi team listing, experience, move from Haas
  5. F1-Fansite — https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/
    Supports: Grand Prix wins total, best Formula One result, career stats