F1 | Official: Hulkenberg will race for Sauber from 2025

After the announcement of the divorce between Haas and Nico Hulkenberg, which will take place at the end of the 2024 season, communication also arrived on the German driver's future destination: it is Sauber. In fact, “Hulk” will return to racing for the Hinwil team starting next season, a championship that promises to be a transition for the Swiss team in view of the future partnership with Audi which will start in 2026 coinciding with the introduction of the new technical regulation on power units.

Hulkenberg has signed a multi-year contract with Sauber. At the moment it is not clear who between Guanyu Zhou and Valtteri Bottas will have to give up the seat to the current Haas driver.

“We are very happy to welcome Nico here in Hinwil from 2025 and to compete with him in Formula 1 – said Sauber Motorsport CEO Andreas Seidl – With his speed, his experience and his commitment to the work team, will be an important part of the transformation of our team and Audi's F1 project. From the beginning there was a great mutual interest in building something long-term together. Nico is a strong personality and his contribution, on a professional and personal level, will help us make progress both in the development of the car and in building the team."

“I return to the team I worked with in 2013 and I have fond memories of the strong team spirit in Switzerland – said Hulkenberg – The prospect of competing with Audi is something very special. When a German manufacturer enters Formula 1 with such determination, it is a unique opportunity. Representing the official team of such a car brand with an engine produced in Germany is a great honor for me."