Nico Hülkenberg

Kick Sauber, Driver
Age: 38y-7m-3d (Aug 19, 1987)
Country: DE

2025-2027 (CURRENT)

Nico Hülkenberg signed a 3 year contract with the Kick Sauber. In 2026, Hülkenberg will earn a base salary of $7,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 37 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2026 38 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $14,000,000
2027 39
Estimate
 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $21,000,000
2028 40
Year Age Status Base Salary Cap Hit
2025 37 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2026 38 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2027 39
Estimate
 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2028 40
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 37 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 -
2026 38 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $14,000,000 -
2027 39
Estimate
 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $21,000,000 -
Contract Notes
Source: FORMULA 1 contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2024

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
$27
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2017-2019

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,333,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2016

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,800,000
Average Salary:
$5,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,330,000
Average Salary:
$1,330,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $640,000
Average Salary:
$640,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013
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2010-2010

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $931,000
Average Salary:
$931,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$52,701,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 22
Active
$931,000
$931,000
2012 24
Active
$640,000
$1,571,000
2013 25
Active
$1,330,000
$2,901,000
2014 26
Active
$5,800,000
$8,701,000
2015 27
Active
$15,000,000
$23,701,000
2016 28
Active
$5,000,000
$28,701,000
2017 29
Active
$3,000,000
$31,701,000
2018 30
Active
$5,500,000
$37,201,000
2019 31
Active
$4,500,000
$41,701,000
2023 35
Active
$2,000,000
$43,701,000
2024 36
Active
$2,000,000
$45,701,000
2025 37
Active
$7,000,000
$52,701,000
Total      
$52,701,000
$52,701,000
2026 38
Active
$7,000,000
2027 39
Active / estimate
$7,000,000
Total
$66,701,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $931,000 - $931,000
4 $26,440,000 - $26,440,000
2 $8,330,000 - $8,330,000
3 $13,000,000 - $13,000,000
2 $4,000,000 - $4,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
22
$931,000
$931,000
$931,000
2012
24
$640,000
$640,000
$1,571,000
2013
25
$1,330,000
$1,330,000
$2,901,000
2014
26
$5,800,000
$5,800,000
$8,701,000
2015
27
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
$23,701,000
2016
28
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$28,701,000
2017
29
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$31,701,000
2018
30
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$37,201,000
2019
31
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$41,701,000
2023
35
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$43,701,000
2024
36
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$45,701,000
2025
37
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$52,701,000
Total
$52,701,000
$52,701,000
$52,701,000
2026
38
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
2027
39
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
Total
$66,701,000
$66,701,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $931,000 - $931,000
4 $26,440,000 - $26,440,000
2 $8,330,000 - $8,330,000
3 $13,000,000 - $13,000,000
2 $4,000,000 - $4,000,000
  • Apr 26, 2024 Signed a 3 year contract with Kick Sauber (SAU)
  • Aug 24, 2023 Will remain with Haas (HAAS) for the 2024 season
  • Nov 17, 2022 Signed a 2 year contract with Haas (HAAS)
  • Oct 14, 2016 Signed a 3 year contract with Renault
  • Dec 03, 2013 Signed a contract with Force India
  • Oct 31, 2012 Signed a contract with Sauber
  • Jan 26, 2011 Announced as reserve driver for Force India
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