Who to support Nico Hülkenberg at Audi?

By signing a multi-year contract with Sauber from next year, Nico Hülkenberg will automatically become an Audi driver in 2026, when the German manufacturer takes control of Sauber in a year and a half. If the identity of his teammate remains unknown, serious avenues are being considered.

Published on 27/04/2024 à 13:18

Jeremy Satis

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Who to support Nico Hülkenberg at Audi?

Audi must make its market with a view to 2026. © DPPI

What profile is Audi looking for?

Signing Nico Hulkenberg, Audi has completed 50% of its driver objective. The holder at Haas, with his peak speed intact, proved that he was not in decline and that he still knew how to go fast. Among the five second-tier teams since the start of the year, it is also the one who has scored the most points with Yuki tsunoda, entering the top 10 three times. Its profile ticks two important boxes for the manufacturer with the rings. He is German, which cannot be a detail, and above all he has significant experience, with 208 Grands Prix under his belt. Being able to count on a fast pilot, with immense experience in F1, is essential for the newcomer that will be Audi. But the German manufacturer will obviously not be able to base its

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DANIEL MEYERS

27/04/2024 at 05:09 a.m.

Join Audi from 2025? Aside from the tumble in terms of emoluments!! it is insurance for a driver who has even more to do in F1 than he did to find himself in the oblivion of F1. In the best case scenario, we should join Audi in 2028 not before, and even then, that may be a little optimistic.

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Thierry Pingret

27/04/2024 at 04:31 a.m.

But what does Audi have more thanAlpine ?

Yves-Henri RANDIER

27/04/2024 at 04:01 a.m.

One thing is almost certain: Sauber's 2025 line up will be renewed because Bottas and Zhou will no longer be at Hinwill even if the Finn has a more consistent record than all the contenders for the 1st Audi seat

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