Hulkenberg pleased to score points in Sauber’s final race

Nico Hulkenberg secured a commendable ninth-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking a points-scoring end to the season and the final appearance of the iconic Sauber name in Formula 1. Starting from P18, Hulkenberg staged an impressive recovery drive in his 250th Grand Prix, benefiting from penalties to Lance Stroll and Oliver Bearman. The German driver expressed satisfaction with the unexpected points, acknowledging the team's struggles in qualifying. This race concluded Sauber's 32-year legacy in F1, a journey that began in 1993 under Peter Sauber. The team will transition to Audi in 2026, with the German manufacturer targeting a championship victory by 2030. Hulkenberg reflected on Sauber's lasting legacy as they look ahead to the new era.