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Nico Hulkenberg will join the Stake F1 team next year ahead of its transition to Audi in 2026.
Nico Hulkenberg praised Audi’s “hands-on” approach amid changes in leadership, seeing it as positive news. The confirmation of Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffmann’s departure and Mattia Binotto’s appointment as the chief operating and chief technical officer came last month. Further changes were announced post the Belgian Grand Prix, including Red Bull’s Jonathan Wheatley becoming team principal. Hulkenberg, set to race for Audi in 2026, appreciates the involvement of Audi CEO Gernot Döllner in the project. He clarified that he was not kept informed about the project’s developments due to his full commitment to Haas until the season’s end. Hulkenberg regards his dedication to the current season as a priority, avoiding conflicts of interest with future endeavors at Audi.
