| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | August 19, 1987 |
| Car Number | 27 |
| Team | Audi Formula 1 Team |
Nico Hulkenberg takes on a leadership role as Audi make their full works team debut in F1 for 2026. The experienced German's vast qualifying speed and consistency make him the ideal driver to guide the team through this historic first season.