Nicolas Hülkenberg

 

Basic Info

• Full Name: Nicolas Hülkenberg

• Date of Birth: 19 August 1987

• Nationality: German

• Height: 1.84 m (6′0″)

• Marital Status: Married to Eglė Ruškytė (1 daughter)

Racing Career

• F1 Debut: 2010 (Williams)

• Current Team: Stake F1 Team (formerly Alfa Romeo/Sauber)

• Previous Teams: Renault, Force India, Haas, Racing Point, Aston Martin

• F1 Races: 239+ Grand Prix starts

• Podiums: 1 (British GP 2025 — finally breaking the record for most races without a podium!)

• Pole Positions: 1 (Brazil 2010)

• F1 Points: 600+

Endurance Racing & Other Ventures

• In 2015, won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche, becoming the first active F1 driver in over two decades to do so 

• Runs an eSkootr Championship team named 27x by Nico Hülkenberg

Strengths & Reputation

• Renowned for exceptional consistency and adaptability, excelling in qualifying and race management

• Dubbed “Super‑sub” for reliable stand-in performances during stints with Racing Point & Aston Martin 

• Praised for technical insight and strategic clarity: “He’s shown incredible strength and stamina as a midfield marauder.”

Notable Achievements

• GP2 Champion (2009)

• Formula 3 Euro Series Champion (2008)

• Le Mans 24 Hours Winner (2015) with Porsche

• Known as a reliable, skilled “super-sub” and a strong qualifier

 Junior Motorsport Success

• Began karting at age 10; won German junior and senior kart titles (2002–03) 

• Won Formula BMW ADAC (2005) followed by dominant performances in A1 GP (2006–07) with nine wins 

• Secured Formula 3 Euro Series championship (2008) and GP2 title (2009)

2025 Season 

• Drove for Sauber/Stake F1

• Achieved his first-ever F1 podium (3rd place) at the British GP, ending a 239-race wait

• Consistently outperforms teammate and helps develop the team ahead of its Audi transition in 2026

Driving Style & Strengths

• Smart, technical driver with excellent car feedback

• Strong in qualifying and wet-weather conditions

• Very experienced with great team-player attitude