Nico Hulkenberg Set to Join Sauber in 2025, Paving Way for Audi's F1 Entry
The German driver's move is part of a strategic transition as Sauber prepares to become Audi's works team in 2026.
- Nico Hulkenberg will leave Haas at the end of 2024 to join Sauber, which will be rebranded as Audi in 2026.
- Oliver Bearman, a British teenager and Ferrari junior driver, is likely to replace Hulkenberg at Haas.
- Hulkenberg's move is seen as a key component in Audi's ambitious plans for their Formula 1 project.
- The driver market is buzzing with potential changes, as other drivers like Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas consider their options.
- Hulkenberg aims to break his record of most Grand Prix starts without a podium finish during his tenure with Audi.