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Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that he pondered remaining with Haas in Formula 1 in 2025 prior to signing a deal with Sauber to become involved in the Audi venture. Discounting sporadic appearances with Racing Point/Aston Martin, Hulkenberg had been on the F1 sidelines since 2019 when Haas provided him a chance to return. The German […]
Despite sporadic appearances with Racing Point/Aston Martin, Hulkenberg had been sidelined from F1 since 2019 until Haas provided him with a chance to return. He has impressed upon his comeback last season and has capitalized on the American outfit’s improvement this year, scoring six points in six rounds. However, Hulkenberg has signed a multi-year contract to return to Sauber, which will transition into a works Audi entrant when new regulations are introduced in 2026. Appreciating minor achievements with an independent squad like Haas can be as fulfilling as being with a manufacturer, according to Hulkenberg. Representing Audi will not be the first time Hulkenberg has competed with a works competitor, having previously driven for Renault from 2017 to 2019. Despite considering a new extension with Haas, Hulkenberg ultimately decided to join Sauber, emphasizing the importance of the team that gave him a chance of a comeback.
