German- Championship
- 14th327 pts to the leader
- Points
- 13pts17 rounds started
Nico Hülkenberg is a German Formula 1 driver racing for Audi in 2026 with car number 27. Born on 19 August 1987, Hülkenberg is 39 years old. After round 17 (Singapore Grand Prix), Hülkenberg is 14th in the 2026 drivers' championship with 13 points and no wins or podiums yet – 327 points behind leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Hülkenberg's best result so far is 8th, achieved twice, most recently at the Singapore Grand Prix. Last time out, at the Singapore Grand Prix, Hülkenberg finished 8th. Hülkenberg's teammate is Gabriel Bortoleto; Hülkenberg trails their qualifying head-to-head 8–9 and leads the race head-to-head 9–8.
Hülkenberg has scored points in 4 of 17 Grands Prix; 2 points came from 6 sprints. Hülkenberg's average qualifying position is 12.5. From grid to flag, Hülkenberg has gained a net 22 places across 13 classified finishes. Hülkenberg has scored 57% of Audi's 2026 total of 23 points.
Updated after round 17 of 23, the Singapore Grand Prix (11 October 2026). Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
0
podium rate
0%
Poles
0
pole rate
0%
Avg finish
10.8
classified races
Best finish
P8
2 times
DNFs
4
finish rate
76%
Nico Hülkenberg points by round
Grand Prix points; lighter segment = sprint points. Dashed line = season average.
Nico Hülkenberg vs teammate
Shared Grand Prix only. Qualifying uses the qualifying classification.
vs Bortoleto · Audi
17 shared GPs
Qualifying
89
Race
98
Points
1310
10.8Avg finish11.8
12.1Avg grid12.6
P8Best finishP8
4DNFs2
Nico Hülkenberg 2026 results
Every round of the season. Select a race to open it.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australian Grand Prix | DNS | 0 |
| 2 |  Chinese Grand Prix | P11 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japanese Grand Prix | P11 | 0 |
| 4 |  Miami Grand Prix | DNF | 0 |
| 5 |  Canadian Grand Prix | P12 | 0 |
| 6 |  Monaco Grand Prix | P13 | 0 |
| 7 |  Barcelona Grand Prix | DNF | 0 |
| 8 |  Austrian Grand Prix | P12 | 0 |
| 9 |  British Grand Prix | DNF | 0 |
| 10 |  Belgian Grand Prix | P13 | 0 |
| 11 |  Hungarian Grand Prix | P9 | 2 |
| 12 |  Dutch Grand Prix | P8 | 4 |
| 13 |  Italian Grand Prix | P12 | 0 |
| 14 | Spanish Grand Prix | P10 | 1 |
| 15 |  Azerbaijan Grand Prix | P11 | 0 |
| 16 |  Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia | P11 | 0 |
| 17 |  Singapore Grand Prix | P8 | 6 |
Nico Hülkenberg: quick facts
Short answers about Hülkenberg's 2026 season.
What team does Nico Hülkenberg drive for?
Nico Hülkenberg drives for Audi in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
What is Nico Hülkenberg's car number?
Nico Hülkenberg races with car number 27.
How many points does Nico Hülkenberg have in 2026?
Nico Hülkenberg has 13 points in the 2026 season after round 17 (Singapore Grand Prix) and is 14th in the drivers' championship, 327 points behind leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
How many races has Nico Hülkenberg won in 2026?
Nico Hülkenberg has not won a Grand Prix in 2026 so far. Hülkenberg's best result is 8th at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Who is Nico Hülkenberg's teammate?
Gabriel Bortoleto is Nico Hülkenberg's teammate at Audi in 2026. Hülkenberg trails the qualifying head-to-head 8–9 and leads the race head-to-head 9–8.
How old is Nico Hülkenberg?
Nico Hülkenberg was born on 19 August 1987 and is 39 years old.
Nico Hülkenberg biography
Nico Hülkenberg was born in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany, in 1987. He won the A1GP title for Germany, the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2008 and the GP2 championship as a rookie in 2009, then made his F1 debut with Williams in 2010, taking pole in Brazil that season.
He has since raced for Force India, Sauber, Renault and Haas, and won the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours with Porsche. After a long wait he took his first F1 podium with third place at Silverstone in 2025. In 2026 he partners Gabriel Bortoleto at Audi.