Overview

• Hülkenberg has scored in Barcelona and Montreal after an extended run without points early in his Sauber debut season.
• Sauber’s Spain upgrade delivered a fifth-place finish and the squad has introduced a fresh rear wing and underfloor adjustment for the Austrian Grand Prix.
• Hülkenberg says he has grown in sync with the upgraded car, converting his comfort into stronger pace across qualifying and races.
• He views the fifth-place result as a potential turning point but cautions that more races are needed to confirm the positive trend.
• The team is gearing up to become Audi’s factory outfit in 2026, with new personnel joining alongside Hülkenberg to drive further progress.