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Nico Hülkenberg

Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver born on 19 August 1987 who competes in Formula One.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver born on 19 August 1987 who competes in Formula One. He won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche and became known in F1 for his long career, strong qualifying performances, and return to a full-time seat with Haas in 2023 before moving to Audi for 2026.

Early life and junior career

Nico Hülkenberg was born in Emmerich am Rhein in 1987 and built his reputation through junior single-seater racing before reaching Formula One. He became known early for strong results in categories such as GP2 and Formula 3.

Formula One career

Hülkenberg made his Formula One debut at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix and has driven for multiple teams, including Williams, Force India, Sauber, Renault, Racing Point, Aston Martin, Haas and Audi-linked projects. He is widely noted for his consistency and frequent points-scoring runs.

Le Mans and endurance racing

Away from Formula One, Hülkenberg's biggest major-race victory came at the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche. That win is one of the most notable achievements of his career.

Haas and return to full-time F1

After several seasons without a permanent race seat, Hülkenberg returned full-time in 2023 with Haas. He stayed for 2024 before later moving to the Sauber team for 2025 and then Audi for 2026.

Key facts

  • Born on 19 August 1987 in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany.
  • Won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche.
  • Returned to a full-time Formula One seat with Haas in 2023, replacing Mick Schumacher.
  • Moved from Haas to Sauber (soon to become Audi) for 2025 and is listed with Audi for 2026.
  • Has over 250 Grands Prix starts, making him one of the most experienced drivers on the grid.
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Canadian context

Canadian fans know Hülkenberg mainly through Formula One coverage, especially his long-awaited return to a full-time seat and his later move into the Audi works project.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Nico Hülkenberg?
He is 38 years old, born on 19 August 1987.
Nico Hülkenberg F1 team
His current Formula One team is Audi, following his move from Haas to the Sauber/Audi project.
Nico Hülkenberg wins
He has no Formula One Grand Prix wins, but he won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche.
What happened to Nico Hülkenberg?
He spent several years without a permanent Formula One seat after 2019, returned full-time with Haas in 2023, and later moved into the Sauber/Audi programme.
Nico Hülkenberg Haas
Hülkenberg joined Haas for the 2023 Formula One season, replacing Mick Schumacher, and remained with the team through 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_H%C3%BClkenberg
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, Formula One teams, Haas signing, Le Mans win
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/nico-hulkenberg
    Supports: Date of birth, driver profile, return to a full-time seat with Haas
  3. Motorsport.com — https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/9327/
    Supports: Age, current team changes, move from Haas to Sauber/Audi, full-time return
  4. Audi F1 — https://www.audif1.com/en/team/drivers/nico-hulkenberg
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, current Audi team listing, experience, move from Haas
  5. F1-Fansite — https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/
    Supports: Grand Prix wins total, best Formula One result, career stats