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Nico Hulkenberg has provided an insight into what his expectations are for his upcoming move to Audi, with the German joining Stake F1 for 2025.
Nico Hulkenberg will leave Haas at the end of 2024 to join the Audi F1 project, considering it a “white piece of paper” in terms of expectations. The 36-year-old signed a three-year deal, starting with Stake F1 before transitioning to the works Audi team for the 2026 season when Sauber will become Audi. Hulkenberg hopes to minimize difficulties that new teams face by taking over an existing team. He sees the level playing field as an opportunity for immediate competitiveness, despite uncertainties in the first few years. With Audi, he brings experience and expertise in car setup and development, which attracted the team to him. Audi aims for success, with big ambitions and expectations, as they prepare to take full control of the Sauber entry in 2026.
