Crash.net's Lewis Larkam explains the remarkable effort behind Nico Hulkenberg's unexpected second chance in F1 with Racing Point at this weekend's British GP... read more »
Nico Hulkenberg news


Nico Hulkenberg
| Team | Renault |
|---|---|
| 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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It's not quite how he would have imagined it - but Nico Hulkenberg stepped up to the plate to replace Sergio Perez in Silverstone, with the Mexican driver sidelined after... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg says he has been "thrown into the cold water" during his remarkable return to F1 action at the British GP following a whirlwind 24 hours. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg was preparing for a sportscar race in Germany when he got the call from Racing Point asking him to fill in for Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg described his whirlwind return to F1 as like "being thrown into cold water" after a promising debut practice outing for Racing Point. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg has lifted the lid on his "crazy" call-up for the British GP, and believes he can deliver for a fast Racing Point this weekend after a solid first day... read more »
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Nico Hülkenberg has labelled the past 24 hours as "crazy and wild" after being called up at the 11th hour to deputise for Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg described his return to Formula 1 action as "very special" after being confirmed as Sergio Perez's stand-in for the British Grand Prix. Perez... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg has called the last 24 hours "crazy and wild" after making his shock Formula 1 comeback with Racing Point on Friday at Silverstone read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg is making an shock return to Formula 1 this weekend, joining Racing Point for the British Grand Prix in place of Sergio Perez following the Mexican's... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg was chosen over Esteban Gutierrez as the stand-in for Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix because Racing Point wanted "someone who could score points... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg is back in a Formula 1 car for the first time since December 2019 in the wake of Sergio Perez’s positive test for Covid-19. MotorsportWeek.com takes a look at... read more »
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All eyes were on Nico Hulkenberg as the German made a surprise return to the track as the temporary replacement for Racing Point's Sergio Perez. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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Number 27 is back in Formula 1 and back in familiar territory as Nico Hülkenberg steps in for Racing Point. read more »
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Max Verstappen led the way in the opening practice session for the British GP as Nico Hulkenberg made a surprise F1 return with Racing Point. read more »
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Max Verstappen out-paces Lewis Hamilton in sweltering conditions that don't suit the Mercedes, while Racing Point's Lance Stroll is third quickest and teammate Nico... read more »
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Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday as Nico Hulkenberg made his on-track Formula 1 return with Racing Point read more »
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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time as Formula 1's spectator-less British Grand Prix got underway at a hot Silverstone. In temperatures peaking... read more »
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Nico Hülkenberg quickly settled back into Formula 1 life after being cleared to replace Sergio Perez at Racing Point just minutes before the start of the first practice session... read more »
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Max Verstappen set the pace for Red Bull ahead of Lewis Hamilton in an intriguing British GP first practice, while Nico Hulkenberg impressed on his unexpected return to Formula... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg bagged a P6 on his F1 comeback but it came with a bit of pain with the German's first run in a F1 car in seven months leaving with a sore butt. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg is to stand in for Sergio Perez at Racing Point after the Mexican contracted coronavirus. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg will make a shock comeback to Formula 1 for this weekend's British Grand Prix as replacement for Sergio Perez at Racing Point. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg has been confirmed as Sergio Perez's replacement at Racing Point for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after receiving a negative COVID-19 test result read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg will make his return to Formula One at the British Grand Prix for former team Racing Point in place of Sergio Perez. 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 |

