Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza No titles 6W 39P
- Together
- 60
- Race H2H
- 26–34
- Quali H2H
- 35–25
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Nicolas Hülkenberg
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germany · Born 1987-08-19 · Emmerich am Rhein · #27
- Starts
- 264
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 1
- Poles
- 1
- Fastest Laps
- 2
- Points
- 629
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 3
Biography
| Place of Birth | Emmerich am Rhein |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 269 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 264 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Pole Positions | 1 |
| Fastest Laps | 2 |
| Points | 629 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 7 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 3 |
| Race Laps Completed | 13814 |
| Driver of the Day | 4 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Sprint Starts | 22 |
| Sprint Wins | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 11.1 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 12.03 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -0.93 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 11.18 |
| Average Race Position | 12.1 |
| DNFs | 49 (18.2%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 5 (1.9%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | Audi | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 11 | Kick Sauber | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2024 | 11 | Haas | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2023 | 16 | Haas | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 22 | Aston Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | Racing Point | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 | Renault | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2018 | 7 | Renault | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2017 | 10 | Renault | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| 2016 | 9 | Force India | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Collision | 14 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Accident | 4 |
| Gearbox | 4 |
| Power unit | 4 |
| Collision damage | 3 |
| Brakes | 3 |
| Oil leak | 2 |
| Overheating | 2 |
| Hydraulics | 2 |
| Exhaust | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 |
| Front wing | 1 |
| Rear wing | 1 |
| Brake bias | 1 |
| Clutch | 1 |
| Received outside assistance | 1 |
| Spun off | 1 |
| Illegal skid block wear | 1 |
| Handling | 1 |
| Safety switch | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza
Kevin Jan Magnussen No titles 1P- Together
- 44
- Race H2H
- 30–14
- Quali H2H
- 31–13
Gabriel Lourenzo Bortoleto Oliveira No titles- Together
- 39
- Race H2H
- 20–19
- Quali H2H
- 18–20
Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro No titles 4W 29P- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 12–13
- Quali H2H
- 16–9
Daniel Joseph Ricciardo No titles 8W 32P- Together
- 21
- Race H2H
- 9–12
- Quali H2H
- 8–13
Paul di Resta No titles- Together
- 20
- Race H2H
- 11–9
- Quali H2H
- 12–8
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Azerbaijan | Audi | 18 | 11 | 51 | — | +33.231 |
| 2026 | Spain | Audi | 11 | 10 | 56 | 1 | +1 lap |
| 2026 |  Italy | Audi | 12 | 12 | 53 | — | +1:06.187 |
| 2026 |  Netherlands | Audi | 13 | 8 | 71 | 4 | +1 lap |
| 2026 |  Hungary | Audi | 10 | 9 | 69 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 2026 |  Belgium | Audi | 12 | 13 | 44 | — | +1:18.348 |
| 2026 | Great Britain | Audi | 12 | 22 | 36 | — | Gearbox |
| 2026 |  Austria | Audi | 14 | 12 | 70 | — | +1 lap |
| 2026 | Barcelona-Catalunya | Audi | 9 | 20 | 29 | — | Safety switch |
| 2026 |  Monaco | Audi | 13 | 13 | 78 | — | +44.102 |
| 2026 |  Canada | Audi | 11 | 12 | 66 | — | +2 laps |
| 2026 |  Miami | Audi | 10 | 19 | 7 | — | Overheating |
| 2026 |  Japan | Audi | 13 | 11 | 53 | — | +52.280 |
| 2026 |  China | Audi | 11 | 11 | 55 | — | +1 lap |
| 2026 | Australia | Audi | 11 | 22 | — | — | Hydraulics |
| 2025 |  Abu Dhabi | Kick Sauber | 18 | 9 | 58 | 2 | +1:19.014 |
| 2025 |  Qatar | Kick Sauber | 11 | 20 | 6 | — | Collision |
| 2025 | Las Vegas | Kick Sauber | 11 | 7 | 50 | 6 | +51.134 |
| 2025 | São Paulo | Kick Sauber | 10 | 9 | 71 | 2 | +53.324 |
| 2025 | Mexico | Kick Sauber | 13 | 19 | 25 | — | Handling |
| 2025 | United States | Kick Sauber | 11 | 8 | 56 | 4 | +57.249 |
| 2025 |  Singapore | Kick Sauber | 11 | 20 | 61 | — | +1 lap |
| 2025 | Azerbaijan | Kick Sauber | 17 | 16 | 51 | — | +1:20.237 |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Azerbaijan | Audi | 18 | 1:45.920 | — | — |
| 2026 | Spain | Audi | 11 | 1:34.417 | 1:33.223 | — |
| 2026 | Italy | Audi | 13 | 1:23.440 | 1:22.779 | — |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Audi | 13 | 1:13.188 | 1:12.797 | — |
| 2026 | Hungary | Audi | 10 | 1:18.796 | 1:18.639 | 1:18.686 |
| 2026 | Belgium | Audi | 14 | 1:46.893 | 1:46.671 | — |
| 2026 | Great Britain | Audi | 13 | 1:29.539 | 1:30.076 | — |
| 2026 | Austria | Audi | 14 | 1:08.066 | 1:07.611 | — |
| 2026 | Barcelona-Catalunya | Audi | 9 | 1:16.066 | 1:15.768 | 1:16.657 |
| 2026 | Monaco | Audi | 13 | 1:13.923 | 1:13.902 | — |
| 2026 | Canada | Audi | 11 | 1:14.562 | 1:13.886 | — |
| 2026 | Miami | Audi | 10 | 1:29.645 | 1:29.439 | — |
| 2026 | Japan | Audi | 13 | 1:30.358 | 1:30.387 | — |
| 2026 | China | Audi | 11 | 1:34.116 | 1:33.354 | — |
| 2026 | Australia | Audi | 11 | 1:21.024 | 1:20.303 | — |
| 2025 | Abu Dhabi | Kick Sauber | 18 | 1:23.450 | — | — |
| 2025 | Qatar | Kick Sauber | 11 | 1:20.630 | 1:20.353 | — |
| 2025 | Las Vegas | Kick Sauber | 11 | 1:54.555 | 1:52.781 | — |
| 2025 | São Paulo | Kick Sauber | 10 | 1:10.337 | 1:09.985 | 1:10.039 |
| 2025 | Mexico | Kick Sauber | 13 | 1:17.251 | 1:17.016 | — |
| 2025 | United States | Kick Sauber | 11 | 1:33.551 | 1:33.334 | — |
| 2025 | Singapore | Kick Sauber | 11 | 1:30.715 | 1:30.141 | — |
| 2025 | Azerbaijan | Kick Sauber | 17 | 1:42.916 | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | Audi | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 11 | Kick Sauber | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2024 | 11 | Haas | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2023 | 16 | Haas | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 22 | Aston Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | Racing Point | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 | Renault | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2018 | 7 | Renault | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2017 | 10 | Renault | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| 2016 | 9 | Force India | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72 |
| 2015 | 10 | Force India | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| 2014 | 9 | Force India | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| 2013 | 10 | Sauber | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2012 | 11 | Force India | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 2011 | — | Force India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | Williams | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
Constructor Breakdown
| Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force India | 79 | 0 | 0 | 289 |
| Renault | 62 | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| Haas | 46 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Kick Sauber | 24 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Williams | 19 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Sauber | 19 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Audi | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Racing Point | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Aston Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bahrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catalunya | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungaroring | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monza | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suzuka | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shanghai | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marina Bay | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yas Marina | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Americas | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Bull Ring | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baku | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sepang | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sochi | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeddah | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zandvoort | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lusail | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valencia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buddh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Ricard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Istanbul Park | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bahrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungary | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belgium | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Singapore | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brazil | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azerbaijan | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| São Paulo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emilia Romagna | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70th Anniversary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eifel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barcelona-Catalunya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pole Positions (1)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Brazil |
Fastest Laps (2)
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza No titles 6W 39P
- Together
- 60
- Race H2H
- 26–34
- Quali H2H
- 35–25
- Kevin Jan Magnussen No titles 1P
- Together
- 44
- Race H2H
- 30–14
- Quali H2H
- 31–13
- Gabriel Lourenzo Bortoleto Oliveira No titles
- Together
- 39
- Race H2H
- 20–19
- Quali H2H
- 18–20
- Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro No titles 4W 29P
- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 12–13
- Quali H2H
- 16–9
- Daniel Joseph Ricciardo No titles 8W 32P
- Together
- 21
- Race H2H
- 9–12
- Quali H2H
- 8–13
- Paul di Resta No titles
- Together
- 20
- Race H2H
- 11–9
- Quali H2H
- 12–8
- Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello No titles 11W 68P
- Together
- 19
- Race H2H
- 6–13
- Quali H2H
- 6–13
- Esteban Manuel Gutiérrez Gutiérrez No titles
- Together
- 19
- Race H2H
- 14–5
- Quali H2H
- 18–1
- Jolyon Carlyle Palmer No titles
- Together
- 16
- Race H2H
- 10–6
- Quali H2H
- 16–0
- Lance Strulovitch No titles 3P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–2
- Oliver James Bearman No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza | 60 | +0.8 | 35–25 | -1.183 | 26–34 | Compare |
| Kevin Jan Magnussen | 44 | +2.932 | 31–13 | +1.568 | 30–14 | Compare |
| Gabriel Lourenzo Bortoleto Oliveira | 39 | -0.474 | 18–20 | +0.256 | 20–19 | Compare |
| Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro | 25 | -0.4 | 16–9 | -1.4 | 12–13 | Compare |
| Daniel Joseph Ricciardo | 21 | -0.476 | 8–13 | +0.333 | 9–12 | Compare |
| Paul di Resta | 20 | +0.2 | 12–8 | -0.05 | 11–9 | Compare |
| Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello | 19 | -1.421 | 6–13 | -3 | 6–13 | Compare |
| Esteban Manuel Gutiérrez Gutiérrez | 19 | +5.842 | 18–1 | +2.842 | 14–5 | Compare |
| Jolyon Carlyle Palmer | 16 | +5.125 | 16–0 | +2.25 | 10–6 | Compare |
| Lance Strulovitch | 4 | -1.25 | 2–2 | -4 | 1–3 | Compare |
| Oliver James Bearman | 2 | -2 | 0–2 | -4.5 | 0–2 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has Nicolas Hülkenberg started?
Nicolas Hülkenberg has 264 Formula 1 race starts and 1 podium.
Which Formula 1 team has Nicolas Hülkenberg driven for the most?
Nicolas Hülkenberg made the most starts for Force India (79 starts).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does Nicolas Hülkenberg have?
Nicolas Hülkenberg has 1 Formula 1 pole position.
What is Nicolas Hülkenberg’s best Formula 1 race result?
Nicolas Hülkenberg’s best race finish is 3rd.
Who was Nicolas Hülkenberg’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza was Nicolas Hülkenberg’s most frequent teammate, with 60 races as teammates.
When did Nicolas Hülkenberg race in Formula 1?
Nicolas Hülkenberg raced in Formula 1 in 2010–2020 and 2022–2026.