German Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg will move to Sauber at the end of the season, becoming the first driver announced for the team who will transition into Audi F1 in 2026.
German manufacturing giant Audi will take over the Sauber team from the 2026 season, becoming a full factory operation.
A veteran of more than 200 grands prix, Hülkenberg has long been touted as the man German manufacturer Audi wanted to enter F1 with in 2026."The prospect of competing for Audi is something very special," Hülkenberg said in a statement."To represent the factor team of such a car brand with a power unit made in Germany is a great honour for me.
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