Nico Hulkenberg delivered his best weekend of the 2026 season at the Singapore Grand Prix by finishing in 8th place, providing Audi with a solid result following several frustrating races.
Originally starting 11th, Hulkenberg benefited from a penalty given to George Russell, which allowed him to gain a position on the grid. On the first lap, he overtook Pierre Gasly and Arvid Lindblad, then spent most of the race chasing Liam Lawson.
In the closing laps, Hulkenberg had to defend his position against George Russell, who had climbed up from 19th on the grid. The Audi driver successfully contained the Mercedes driver’s attacks through smart defensive driving without overprotecting his position, enabling him to maintain 8th place.
Audi’s racing director, Allan McNish, praised Hulkenberg’s performance, highlighting his experience and ability to manage the race well against a faster opponent.