How 12 years late, Hulkenberg is finally getting his shot at a ‘big’ F1 team
After 12 years, Nico Hulkenberg is returning to the Sauber Formula 1 team in 2025, a move he felt he deserved but was previously denied. His transfer from Haas to Sauber has been in the works for a while, especially since Audi expressed interest in a German driver for their F1 entry. Audi’s presence in the 2025 driver market has prompted other big names, like Carlos Sainz and Helmut Marko, to make strategic moves as well. This opportunity with Audi marks a remarkable turnaround in Hulkenberg’s career, after feeling adrift in 2021, and is a shot he has long awaited. With his past successes in Ferrari-powered cars and a Le Mans 24 Hours victory under his belt, Hulkenberg is eager to make the most of this new chapter in his racing career with Audi at Sauber.
