Nico Hülkenberg will drive an IndyCar for the first time in a test for McLaren SP at Barber Motorsport Park on October 25th, the team has announced.
Nico Hulkenberg articles archive
Aston Martin name super-sub Hulkenberg as official reserve and development driver
2021 F1 season
Posted onNico Hulkenberg will serve as the official reserve and development driver for Aston Martin this year, continuing his long association with the team.
Which of 2020’s seven lost F1 drivers deserve a chance to return?
Debates and Polls
Posted onSeven Formula 1 drivers who started races last year aren’t on the grid for 2021. Which of them do you think deserve another chance? Join in this weekend’s debate.
Who will Mercedes pick to replace Hamilton at the Sakhir GP?
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix
Posted onOne F1 driver is about to be handed the opportunity to drive the most competitive car on the grid. Who will Mercedes pick as a substitute for Lewis Hamilton?
Red Bull could decide on Albon’s future after last race of season
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull may postpone its decision on who will be Max Verstappen’s team mate for the 2021 season until after next month’s season finale.
Albon has two races to show he deserves 2021 Red Bull drive
2020 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull is prepared to look beyond its talent pool to bring in a replacement for Alexander Albon in 2021 if he doesn’t raise his game in the next two races, says team principal Christian Horner.
Hulkenberg on standby in Portugal in case Stroll can’t race
2020 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg is available to return for Racing Point as a substitute at this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix in case Lance Stroll is unable to drive again.
Russell out? Schumacher to Haas? What’s behind the 2021 silly season rumours
2021 F1 season
Posted onAre George Russell and Esteban Ocon at risk of losing their drives? Will Mick Schumacher end up at Haas instead of Alfa Romeo? Dieter Rencken analyses the latest F1 driver market rumours.
2020 Eifel Grand Prix Star Performers
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo, Nico Hulkenberg, Romain Grosjean and Antonio Giovinazzi were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Eifel Grand Prix. Here’s why.
Hulkenberg’s Silverstone feedback prompted Racing Point suspension upgrades
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onThe suspension upgrade Racing Point introduced to their car recently was prompted by feedback substitute driver Nico Hulkenberg provided during his two appearances for the team earlier this year.
Official: Hulkenberg to replace Stroll for Eifel Grand Prix
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has been recalled to make his third appearance in an F1 round this year for Racing Point, this time as a substitute for Lance Stroll.
Who should Red Bull pick to be Verstappen’s team mate in 2021?
Debates and Polls
Posted onDo Red Bull need to change their driver line-up again – or should they keep Alexander Albon as Max Verstappen’s team mate in 2021?
Brawn and Smedley explain how they calculated ‘F1’s fastest driver’
F1 history
Posted onHow did F1 rank its top 20 ‘fastest drivers’? Should Heikki Kovalainen be ahead of Sebastian Vettel? Did they take different fuel loads into account? F1 chiefs Ross Brawn and Rob Smedley explain.
Could engine ‘quali mode’ ban arrive this year? Five Spanish GP talking points
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCould this weekend be the last time F1 teams are allowed to use high-performance ‘quali modes’ on their engines? Here are the Spanish Grand Prix talking points.
Hulkenberg was Mercedes’ second choice for Hamilton’s seat – Brawn
2020 F1 season
Posted onNico Hulkenberg was Mercedes’ second choice after Lewis Hamilton to join the team seven years ago, Ross Brawn has revealed.
Hulkenberg enjoying “much better” start to second weekend at Racing Point
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg says he’s made a better start to his second weekend as a substitute for Sergio Perez having worked in Racing Point’s simulator since last weekend.
Hulkenberg returns for Racing Point as Perez tests positive for Covid-19 again
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg will drive for them again in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Missing chance to race would be disappointing but not unexpected – Hulkenberg
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg says he would be disappointed to miss the chance to race this weekend if Sergio Perez is able to return to Racing Point but not surprised.
Hulkenberg on standby as Racing Point await clarification on duration of Perez’s quarantine
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg will drive for Racing Point again this weekend if Sergio Perez is ruled out of competing in his second race in a row.
Sheared bolt caused engine failure which put Hulkenberg out
2020 British Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg failed to start the British Grand Prix on his return to Formula 1 due a sheared bolt within his power unit, Racing Point have confirmed.