Nico Hülkenberg is a German racing driver competing for Stake F1 Team (formerly Sauber). One of F1's most experienced drivers, Hülkenberg returned to full-time racing in 2023 after years as a reserve driver. Despite never achieving a podium finish, his consistency, speed, and racecraft have made him one of the grid's most respected drivers. His pole position at the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix remains one of F1's great underdog stories.