Haas announced it would part ways with Hulkenberg at the end of this season, with the German joining Sauber from 2025 (which will become Audi from 2026). “For me it’s really very special,” commented the 36-year-old. The World Cup returns to Miami, from 3 to 5 May, and it’s all live on Sky and streaming on NOW
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The drivers market continues to heat up the Formula 1 paddock Haas announced that Nico Hulkenberg will not renew his contract with the American team, saying goodbye to the team at the end of the season. The German will be a new Sauber driver (which will become Audi 2026). After the renewal achieved last year, the relationship between the German and Haas will end in December, in the last race of the season scheduled in Abu Dhabi. The 36-year-old’s departure from Gene Haas’ team has just been announced, the press releases from Kick Sauber and Audi have arrived.
The Haas announcement
“Haas and Nico Hulkenberg will part ways at the end of the season – we read from the American team’s press release. Hulkenberg returned to Haas and Formula 1 in 2023, after a 3-year absence in the category. The German driver is currently 13th in the drivers’ standings after finishing well 3 times in the season in the top 10 after just 5 races“.
Komatsu: “Hulkenberg was a great team man”
Following Haas’ announcement, there was no shortage of greetings from the team principal Ayao Komatsu: “I would like to thank Hulkenberg for the contribution he has made to the team. He was a great team man and his experience and his feedback. His experience has proven invaluable for us to continue improving our performance. There are still many races to go this year, we look forward to continuing to benefit from his contributions until the end of the season.”
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Hulkenberg signs for Sauber-Audi
Not even the time to announce Hulkenberg’s farewell, the official announcement has arrived from Sauber: the German, in fact, will join the Sauber-Audi group from next season. “Being able to compete for Audi from next season is something very special for me – said Hulkenberg. When a manufacturer like that enters Formula 1 it is a unique opportunity. For me it is a great honor.”
