Hulk arrives waiting for Sainz
If Carlos Sainz is still stalling waiting to understand how the market for the top teams Red Bull and Mercedes will evolve Nico Hulkenberg instead he wasted no time in saying yes to the Audi project. The German driver will leave Haas at the end of 2024 and from 2025 in Sauber he will lead the transition that will bring the company of the Four Circles to F1 in 2026.
“The prospect of racing for Audi is something very special – the words of Nico Hulkenberg – when a German manufacturer enters Formula 1 with great ambition, it is a unique opportunity. Representing the official team of such a prestigious automotive brand with a power unit produced in Germany is a great honor for me“.
“The hiring of Nico is a new milestone for Audi’s Formula 1 project – declared the project manager Andreas Seidl – with his speed, his experience and his commitment to teamwork, he will make an important contribution to Audi’s entry into 2026 as early as next year. From the beginning there was great mutual interest in tackling such a fascinating project together. Nico will help us make progress both in the development of the car and in building the team.”
