Nico Hulkenberg finishes ninth for Audi at Hungarian Grand Prix

Nico Hulkenberg secured his first points of the season, finishing ninth at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2026. Hulkenberg started in tenth place and executed a successful two-stop strategy, overtaking two competitors in the final laps. His performance allowed Audi to move ahead of Williams in the Team standings, now holding eighth place. Teammate Gabriel Bortoleto, who came in just outside the points in eleventh, expressed satisfaction with the team's progress heading into the summer break.