Nico Hulkenberg was given only 10 minutes' notice that Sergio Perez would be announced instead of him as a Red Bull driver next year. read more »
Nico Hulkenberg news


Nico Hulkenberg
| Team | Renault |
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| Country | Germany |
| Podiums | N/A |
| Points | 511 |
| Grands Prix entered | 178 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 4 (x3) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 19/08/1987 |
| Place of birth | Emmerich am Rhein, Germany |
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Red Bull have revealed that talks with Nico Hulkenberg over a race seat for 2021 never got beyond "a brief discussion". read more »
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Red Bull says neither Sebastian Vettel nor Nico Hulkenberg were ever seriously considered for a 2021 Formula 1 race seat with the team read more »
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From a podium in his first ever race to that legendary battle against Nico Hulkenberg, we look back at K-Mag's best moments in his six years in F1. For more F1® videos,... read more »
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Linked to Red Bull after two super sub performances, Nico Hulkenberg says he is "grateful" that his name is even in the mix. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that he held talks with Porsche over taking up a drive at Le Mans 2015 in the seat that ultimately went to Nico Hülkenberg. Ricciardo, driving for... read more »
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Romain Grosjean feels that he and Nico Hulkenberg are part of a generation of drivers that were born at the wrong time to succeed in F1. read more »
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Helmut Marko had a chuckle at Nico Hulkenberg's recent "I've signed" joke, saying that is "typical German humour". read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says discussions regarding a return to Formula 1 in 2021 have become "quieter" in recent weeks amid consistent links to Red Bull for next year.... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says links to Red Bull have gone "very, very quiet" in his bid to return to F1 on a full-time basis next season. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says he is letting "it come" to him as his future is not in his hands as he awaits Red Bull's driver decision. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says things have gone "very, very quiet" over his chances of earning a Formula 1 seat at Red Bull next year read more »
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'Many a true word is spoken in jest,' goes the old saying... read more »
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Lance Stroll has hit a horrible patch of form since his podium at Monza and a dismal weekend at Imola seems to show things aren't going to get any better in the short... read more »
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With Albon's seat at Red Bull potentially up for grabs, F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam and motorsport journalist Freddie Coates share their opinions for why Sergio Perez... read more »
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Jos Verstappen has the "same preference" as Max for Red Bull's second seat amidst rumours the latter wants Nico Hulkenberg as his 2021 team-mate. read more »
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Both Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg have "the mental toughness" to take on Max Verstappen should either land a Red Bull seat, says Otmar Szafnauer. read more »
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Linked to Alex Albon's Red Bull seat, Nico Hulkenbrerg says he still has no answers about his 2021 racing plans. read more »
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Red Bull is yet to decide whether it will stick with Alex Albon or twist with Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg next season. Laurence Edmondson weighs up the team's options. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg said he is relaxed about his prospects of a 2021 Formula One race seat after being linked to Red Bull for next season. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says he "did what he had to do" during his stand-in Formula 1 races in 2020 as he continues to chase a spot on the 2021 grid. Hulkenberg lost his... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Sergio Perez and Nico Hülkenberg are prepared to wait to land the second seat rather than sign too soon with a rival. read more »
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After being asked, Max Verstappen has reportedly told Red Bull bosses that he wants Nico Hulkenberg to be his team-mate next season. read more »
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Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer believes Sergio Perez and Nico Hülkenberg could handle racing alongside Red Bull number one Max Verstappen if either are drafted in to replace... read more »
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F1 pundits can't reach a consensus on whether Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg should join Red Bull, the only thing they do agree on is that Alex Albon's days are... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |

