Nico Hülkenberg is a German Formula One driver who has had a successful career in various racing categories.

He is known for his achievements in karting, winning the German Junior Kart Championship at the age of 15 and the German Kart Championship in 2003.

Hülkenberg has also won several championships in junior open-wheel categories, including the Formula BMW ADAC in 2005 and the GP2 Series in 2009.

In Formula One, he has driven for several teams, including Williams, Force India, Sauber, Renault and Racing Point.

Hülkenberg has achieved several notable results, including a podium finish at the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours, where he won alongside Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy.

He has also been a test driver for several teams and has participated in various endurance racing events.

Sibling

Hülkenberg has a sister named Stephanie Hülkenberg.

There is limited information available about Stephanie, but it is known that she has been involved in various aspects of his racing career.

Karting career

Hülkenberg began his karting career at the age of 10 in 1997. He quickly gained recognition and won several local and regional championships.

This early success set the stage for his future achievements in the sport.

In 2002, Hülkenberg won the German Junior Karting Championship, a significant milestone in his early career.

This victory demonstrated his skills and potential, and it marked a turning point in his development as a driver.

The following year, in 2003, Hülkenberg won the German Kart Championship, further solidifying his reputation as a talented young driver.

His success in karting competitions led to his transition to open-wheel racing, where he began competing in junior formula series such as Formula BMW and Formula 3.

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Hülkenberg also participated in international karting competitions, including the European and World Karting Championships, where he achieved respectable results.

These experiences helped him gain valuable experience and exposure, which ultimately contributed to his success in open-wheel racing and his eventual career in Formula One.

Formula One career

Hülkenberg’s Formula One career began in 2010 when he joined the Williams team as a race driver.

Despite claiming pole position at the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, he was not retained for the 2011 season.

In 2011, Hülkenberg joined Force India as a test and reserve driver, and was promoted to a race seat with the team for the 2012 season.

He had a successful 2012 season, finishing fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix and impressing with his performances.

Hülkenberg drove for Sauber in 2013, where he achieved several strong results, including a fifth-place finish at the Korean Grand Prix.

He returned to Force India for the 2014 season and remained with the team until 2016.

In 2017, Hülkenberg joined the Renault team, where he spent three seasons.

He consistently outperformed his teammates and established himself as one of the most reliable drivers on the grid.

After leaving Renault, Hülkenberg drove for Racing Point in 2020, replacing drivers who tested positive for COVID-19.

He also drove for Aston Martin at the start of the 2022 season when Sebastian Vettel was unable to compete.

In 2023, Hülkenberg joined the Haas F1 Team as a full-time driver. He is set to depart Haas and reunite with Sauber before the 2025 season.

Despite his success in various junior categories and his consistent performances in Formula One, Hülkenberg has yet to achieve a podium finish in his career.

As of 2024, he holds the record for the most Formula One starts without a podium finish (212).

Personal life

Hülkenberg is married to Lithuanian fashion designer and model Egle Ruskyte.

The couple tied the knot in 2015. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Noemi Sky, in 2021.