EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm here for the grind' – Nico Hulkenberg on his Sauber return, Audi's impending arrival and targeting F1's top step

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03/31/2025 07:00 AM

Nico Hulkenberg made a dream start to his second Sauber stint at the rain-affected, season-opening Australian Grand Prix, scoring more points in one race than the team achieved across the entire 2024 campaign. Shortly before delivering that eye-catching result, he sat down with F1.com to discuss the return to his former home, how Audi's all-new Formula 1 project is developing in the background, and what might be possible when the automotive giants arrive on the grid next year…

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