Nico Hülkenberg will become Audi’s first factory Formula 1 driver in 2026. He will drive for Sauber under its current name in 2025 after leaving Haas, and has signed a contract with the German OEM that sees him remain with the team as it transforms into Audi’s first F1 effort.
Nico Hülkenberg will be Audi’s first F1 driver
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