Audi absolutely did the right thing by hiring the Hulk. This is Nico's time to shine after being left to the lower quality teams for so many years. Not only do they have a very experienced development driver but the icing on their cake is that he is German. German driver in a German team. Maybe we may at last have a German GP again eventually. Go Nico!

@PanzerChicken69

16 күн бұрын

Yeah man, I agree, bring in the Hulk. That guy deserves some German love. Time to shine. Great to see Audi making a F1 entry, good times!

@arthur9924

15 күн бұрын

It's such a disgrace that there isn't a German GP.

@azrafrahman5986

15 күн бұрын

It's not confirmed yet

@neuronmind

15 күн бұрын

Make no mistake, the Dutchies love Nico to. Go Nico ouwe rukker !

@PanzerChicken69

15 күн бұрын

@@neuronmind Nico spreekt zelfs een beetje NL! Go Nico indeed!

Quite happy for Niko, carrying the Hass tractor last year to Q2 and even Q3 was impressive/

@mikaelbiilmann6826

16 күн бұрын

Good driver. I guess KMag will see his F1 career end with Haas. He showed promising things in the beginning but seems to have faded. Almost always behind Nico.

@PanzerChicken69

16 күн бұрын

Good for Nico indeed!

@TimothyCoombes-gl1qs

15 күн бұрын

I'm so happy for Nico. A super nice guy and it will be awesome to see him in a competitive car

Nico in a good car will surprise a lot of people! Love to see Nico finish on the podium to!

@alimantado373

16 күн бұрын

Not really hes always been called back into F1 bolster failing teams. and has done great.

@MMAli-rq8kd

15 күн бұрын

Calling the Sauber car good is a huge stretch, but I know what you mean; for the future potential 😅

@nano135xx

15 күн бұрын

@@MMAli-rq8kd i think he is reffering to the Audi from 26 onwards wich might be really good

@theelf152

15 күн бұрын

yeah I'm sure he will surprise people by how often he crashes into them. If he was a top flight driver Mercedes, Ferrari or RB would have signed him wouldn't they.

@JayJay-rf8tq

15 күн бұрын

Ferrari Red Bull and Mercedes all considered Hulkenberg in the past. But in the end Raikkonen Hamilton and Perez got the seat. He was the 2nd option behind each of them. Just unlucky

This is a strong move that makes sense.

Hulkenberg is a great asset for any team, go Nico 👍💰👍👍

@PanzerChicken69

16 күн бұрын

Most teams, I agree. Solid qualifier and agressive enough to make people think twice.

Hulki makes me want to buy an Audi... Just sayin...

Hulk deserves it. Fantastic driver.

The Audi livery looks so freaking good

Oh yes! Love Nico...old school real dude

I think it's a perfect fit.

@theelf152

15 күн бұрын

He's good fit for an up & coming team

Not confirmed yet. Still awaiting his signature after all. But after being out for 3 years to getting a 3 year contract with a constructor is a hell of a good turn around for Hulk. He’ll be the first Haas driver to move on to another team and not be dropped out of F1. It is also a good move for Audi considering where they are. Hulk is a good development driver, every team he’s been with has moved forward with his technical input, and he is held in high regard in that area by his past teams.

@F1REVERSE

15 күн бұрын

Comunicado oficial from the Sauber and Haas team just released. Great move for Audi

Good move, I am very glad for Nico. He has the chance to become what DC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 became for Red Bull Racing: their trailblazer, their first race winner (yes!! I said it) and their Helmut Marko once he decides to retire. I still think Carlos will choose a more familiar team than Audi. I don't think it is a matter of money for him, he wants wins and titles.

I think hulkenberg is exciting 🥺 he’s one of the most personable and handsome drivers on the grid. I hope he gets a win with Audi although I don’t expect it to come together before he retires

increedible hulkenburg was overlooked so many times dues to size and weight originally

Happy for Nico...great guy and got a great sense of humor...for a German....✌️

Where are you hearing this from? I've not seen it confirmed anywhere

@F1REVERSE

16 күн бұрын

Sky Germany have confirmed it has happened. No official announcement from the team yet but it is 100% happening

@insertgenericusernamehere2402

16 күн бұрын

@@F1REVERSE Nico is my favourite driver so 🤞 they do well

@samudrasyarif6828

16 күн бұрын

@@F1REVERSE but many site saying Nico still just close to deal join audi

@MandaPii_

16 күн бұрын

@@F1REVERSE Sky Germany has not confirmed it happened. They said: "Die Vertragsverhandlungen sollen soweit abgeschlossen sein, nur die Unterschrift solle noch fehlen." or in English: "The contract negotiations are at the end, the signature is still missing.". So the contract is close to being signed, but not yet.

@F1REVERSE

15 күн бұрын

@MandaPii_ Comunicado oficial from the Sauber and Haas team just released

A good move by both Audi and Hulk. Not only is Hulk a good driver but he will help develop the team and help give the engineers direction in the same way that Schumacher helped Ferrari. However, surprised to hear that it is Bottas that the Hulk will be replacing. I wish Audi and Hulk all the best as I do Valteri.

I thought Hulk should have gone to Mercedes but Audi is a good place for him to go also. Audi never sucks when they commit to a race series.

Hulk was always a great driver, but considered too big. Now, many drivers are getting as big. So, good for him.

This year I have been watching F1 for 50 years. My personal heroes are James Hunt, Ayrton Senna and Max Verstappen. I loved the turbo era, V12's, V10's, Mansel, Prost, Lauda, Schumacher, Raikonen, the list goes on. I'm Dutch and understand people have other heroes than Max Verstappen but besides him being my absolute hero, I truely enjoy most races to the fullest and am amazed how good the sport and drivers have become. There is no shame in being Albon driving for Williams or Nico Hulkenberg driving for Haas. They generally perform amazing for theire respective car. Even Stroll, who had one of his moments in China, was quite sharp last year and drove a GP with a broken wrist. Lewis Hammilton (I'm not a fan) has the chance to be the 1st driver to be a 8 (!) times F1 WC... Dudes/Dudettes, if that ever happens even I will find that marvelous. Fernando Alonso who recently signed long term with AM. I hope every one is exited as I am. Good things await us! Go Max! Go other drivers, get him!

@acendagrowth

15 күн бұрын

personally, can't stand Verstappen. He's a pompous ass! If he doesn't win, it's always someone else's fault.

Im sure Niko is the right guy for Audi. Im glad they made the deal. Im very happy for him, and cant wait to see him in the car ;)

Mr Consistent is what is needed for Audi ❤

This is big, can’t wait to see Nico in an Audi he is a strong driver and he is primed for a push up on the leader board

Nico is a great move. He is a great driver and good looking so lots of attention on and off the track.

I hope its a good move. He's not my favorite driver, but given the right situation he can really shine.

Ich finde es wunderbar, dass Audi, ein zu 100 % deutsches Unternehmen, Hülkenberg engagiert hat.

Solid driver to use as your foundation. Hulk is a great investment. Now hire a new blood rookie and let's go.

I just hope we haven’t seen the last of KMag. Hopefully Nico will prosper even better at Audi. Also will Audi look at a New team principle. Bring back Guenther!! 😅

@dylanmonaghan3342

14 күн бұрын

Guenther is a big reason why Haas was a backmarker all these years. He has the passion but is sorely lacking in technical knowledge. I hope we see him in commentary though.

He absolutely deserves a signing he has been working hard raceday/qualifying for HAAS. Experienced driver a really good pickup for Audi.

Hulkenberg is a good choice; Hopefully they can give him a good car. I do wonder where this leaves Haas? Prior to this i honestly thought, even as a K-Mag fan, that Haas would hold on to Nico and let K-Mag go.

Audi’s making a very smart move, Nico has a capital of experience that will be highly beneficial for the team and a big support if Audi chooses a young promise as his partner.

I have been an Audi fan for almost 2 decades now. Congrats to The Hulk!

I root for Haas, but am happy for Hulk, keep that podium dream alive!

vettel coming out of retirement for audi would be pretty nice to see a full german team

Only the media plays him down because of race win records. Hulkenberg was never a bad driver, absolutely never! Which is exactly why he has consistently found a roster for so long even without a win. He’s just never got a consistently “good” car. I still remember that dramatic loss, on a rainy day at the very last corner of the last lap. He was just metres from breaking that winless record on a seemingly lucky day. Alas that skid off the track in the rain was just too painful to even witness. I’m defnitely rooting for him to get his win one day.

I would love to see Nico. In the Audi. Maybe will shine and get that 1st win..

I’m so glad Nico got a break like this. He’s a good driver and he’s going to open a lot of eyes in the Audi.

Hulk is awesome, would love to see him in a more competitive car ... He deserves that chance .

Ahora falta Sainz para Aston Martin 🙏🏼😭😭😭

Hulkenberg has this deserved for sure. And makes sense for Audi as well. He is mega quick in quali and just really stable in a car that probably shouldn't be able to fight for points. Hope this is true. I cheer for Magnussen as a dane, but he just lacks that quali wow factor. Magnussen is epic in the races but starting from far back never helps him.

Sky Germany has not confirmed it happened. They said: "Die Vertragsverhandlungen sollen soweit abgeschlossen sein, nur die Unterschrift solle noch fehlen." or in English: "The contract negotiations are at the end, the signature is still missing.". So the contract is close to being signed, but not yet.

@GeoKing_88

15 күн бұрын

looks like he has signed with Sauber so you are correct!

@MandaPii_

15 күн бұрын

@@GeoKing_88 It looks like they did confirm it today. When I made the comment, it wasn't confirmed yet.

Only real question is sainsbury going Kick for 2025 so he can help develop the new car with the Hulk. I think this would be an awesome lineup for the new team.

@NickBarban

15 күн бұрын

Sainz NOT Sainsbury Bloody autocorrect 🤬

Proven F1 caliber driver, even keel for AUDI as the first! 😊

Nico is perfect for Audi - he may not put in stellar performances in races, but solid finishes and his development skills can be nothing but good for Audi.

Hulkenberg + Sainz is actually going to be insane

@MrDavekek

15 күн бұрын

Sainz wont join Sauber - it makes no sense as hes a top driver. Hes at his peak so he wont settle with a backmarker team as they will not give him any chance of winning. a A-tier driver wont settle with "might happen in around 5-10 years"

Audi F1 team will have amazing 2026. Their drive, innovation and hunger is there.

I pray they give him a good car. He really deserves it.

Good call mate

Audi did good He deserves it!

Nico is just too good for that team; juuust give him a goooood caaaar, for God's sake!

looks like Ricardo now has a seat somewhere when RB gets fed-up,

@pietervanbreda4360

15 күн бұрын

Oh please no.

@jondonnelly4831

15 күн бұрын

I dunno, he still has to prove he's still got it.

Second should be Nyck de Vries!

initially, three years seems like a lot, but it may take that long to get up to speed for this team as a whole.

Where is it confirmed ?

When is he going? After this year, but before Audi comes in? I think Reb Bull has to offer a contract to Carlos. They never seem to be happy with Checo in the main car but perhaps they could move him to Visa RB. I like Checo and I think he could definitely help that team get going. Stroll out at Aston, Yuki takes his spot and Checo and Lawson at Visa RB. Perhaps Botas back to Mercedes? Long shot..

Don't forget Arthur LeClerc too

A steady hand is a good choice for a new team.

Unless this comes directly from Sauber or Hulkenberg, I'm not believing this. The F1 rumor mill is unreliable. Hulkeberg has been asked about this and said he doesn't partake in speculation. So it seems no such contract exists.

Nico and Carlos.!

To make long story short, sauber/audi 25 to 27, hulkenberg and sainz

The problem for Haas in 2023 was, that they smoked up the pirelli tyres during the race. If you can't manage your tyres you can't race. I don't understand the dramatic voiceover about Haas F1. Because it's very clear, what Haas F1 had to do for the 2024 season and what they needed to improve.

I would quite have liked to live my life as Hulkenburg. Not a single achievement expected of you. Travel the world as an F1 driver. Paid an obscene amount of cash. No 6am alarms to get to work. Always knowing you were going to be fed and clothed, the life of a real dosser really. I am not discounting what he offers in terms of vehicle development, but what a life of doing a hobby!!

A very practical signing for Audi (McNish?). German team needs at least one German driver who can serve as a brand ambassador.

Saniz siging up with Audi sounds unlikely, this would be a big step down for him. They may be able to attract Perez/Ricardo to give them the "1st" driver in team status.

Gasly and Bearman/Antonelli for Haas.

Audi absolutely did the right thing by hiring the Nico, get him in this Audi car that will be up there challenging Lewis in the Red machine.

Nico and Carlos will be perfect starting for Audi

I still think that if Nico had a seat in a competitive car like a red bull, he would be consistently on the podium.

Sainz to Haas Vettel to Mercedes Bottas to Red Bull Perez to Audi Bearman to F3

@jessxff8092

15 күн бұрын

🤣

@florianj6490

15 күн бұрын

Pérez to Audi gives me Force India vibes because Hulkenberg and Pérez were long-time teammates there. But I'm aware that your list is totally nonsense 😂

I can see Seb making a return and make it an all German team

from what source? this isnt comfirmed Edit: confirmed now

@F1REVERSE

16 күн бұрын

Sky Germany have confirmed it has happened. No official announcement from the team yet but it is 100% happening

@MrDavekek

15 күн бұрын

@@F1REVERSE 100% confirmed but no source, yes. Clown channel :D

@F1REVERSE

15 күн бұрын

@MrDavekek Comunicado oficial from the Sauber and Haas team just released. I take the time to ensure that any news we report on is fact and I wouldn't have said this was happening without being sure it was.

Ok here is the news, Daniel Ricardo will look at a change after this season, he wants three years and will help teams with his knowledge and skills he wants to be back in the top 5 and will race down to find a team he can help make it to the top, it's time for the honey badger to shine again, after his time racing he would love a promotions and testing position to help the team forward to success. And he's huge in the usa with fans and has world wide sponsors that will come with him so maybe if the Cadillac makes a move he will move thete too but do it now tie him up for success

Hulk is a German driver. The other seat would be either Sainz or Perez.

@DutchModeling

16 күн бұрын

Sainz, his father will make sure of it

Haas just announced Hulkenberg is leaving at the end of the season. Guess its all signed and sealed now.

Yep, that could work.

I can see Riccardo in Hass in the future, affordable champion

yeah hulkenberg is a great driver. if he was in a red bull he would do at least as good as perez. hulkenberg and sainz would be a nice start for audi to end up high in the end, but i guess sainz would prefer redbull cause of the winning car and owning ferrari in like every race would be a so hard fuck me moment for ferrari kicking him instead of leclerc... well they should have stayed both together in ferrari cause sainz was kinda happy with ferrari and the car. let's see max verstappen in the audi ;)

Leuk voor Nico!👍👍🍺

I wish Audi would give Bottas a chance, he's definitely earned with his performances on the grid over the years :(

Hulkenberg and Sainz could be a decent combo.

Finally Niko will get his day in the spotlight

Yes could be the best option.

"Why have they gone for Hülkenberg?!" I mean come on, just look at him 🥰

Very good move as a test driver. 2 years from now???

Did Audio get him to see a Hulk jnside a green car?

Give this man a podium audi.....

Ok, now what do they offer Sainz?

Won't be surprised if it's Mick gets the 2nd seat

When Haas has ZERO expectations, it's not difficult.

Not confirmed yet.

@GeoChad1254

16 күн бұрын

It is confirmed by sky sports Germany.

Absolutely called it - Audi signing a German driver. Wouldn't be surprised if they try to poach Schumaker from Mercedes. Otherwise, retain Bottas.

Good to see no more Pay Drivers. Stroll has to go!

Where did you hear about this news ?

@ecny29

16 күн бұрын

It is not confirmed

@F1REVERSE

16 күн бұрын

Sky Germany have confirmed it has happened. No official announcement from the team yet but it is 100% happening

@13Xerro

15 күн бұрын

@@F1REVERSENo official announcement by definition means it is not confirmed. Besides the report from Sky Germany are that he has a 3 year contract on the table but it is not yet signed. So again not confirmed.

@F1REVERSE

15 күн бұрын

@13Xerro Comunicado oficial from the Sauber and Haas team just released. I promise that anything we report on has been thoroughly researched and we wouldn't have said it was happening unless it was

Thats smart one from Audi 👏👏

best choice !!

Sainz and Hulkenburg would be a top driver pairing no matter the team

Not sure a good idea, he's not helped HAAS to move their car on, hopefully Sainz will be confirmed

well i find that quite stupid. So many better drivers around.

I think Nico would be a good choice.

Give the Hulk a Race Winning Car and he'll Win Race's I'm sure...!