P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry
“Hulkenberg is leaving Haas at the end of the 2024 season to join Audi’s F1 team in 2025.”
“He expressed his excitement about returning to Sauber, where he previously raced in 2013, and competing for Audi.”
“Nico Hulkenberg and Audi F1 CEO Andreas Seidl had prior success at Porsche’s WEC team, winning the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours together.”
“Audi made an offer to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to join Hulkenberg, potentially leading to Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu’s exit from Sauber.”
“Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman is rumored to replace Hulkenberg at Haas.”
“Sauber has yet to score points in 2024, while Audi is preparing for F1’s regulatory changes in 2026.”
“Audi and Hulkenberg are looking forward to a successful partnership in the upcoming F1 seasons.”
