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Nico Hülkenberg

2010–present · Le Mans winner in 2015 and a first F1 podium after 239 starts.

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According to GOAT Rank's current model, Nico Hülkenberg ranks #4122 globally and #65 in Formula 1, with a GOAT Score of 59.3 (74.1 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: FIA, Formula1.com, StatsF1 · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 98%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
59.3
In-sport score
74.1
Formula 1
Cross-sport score
59.3
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 54/100 · total legacy 66.8
Grand Prix starts
250
Podiums
1
Pole positions
1
Le Mans wins
1
Best championship finish
7

Category profile

Dominance
66
Peak
80
Longevity
86
Honours
62
Statistics
80

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20101
20110
20123
20132
20141
20151
20161
20171
20181
20191
20200
20210
20221
20231
20242

Data sources

  • FIA
  • Formula1.com
  • StatsF1

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Nico Hülkenberg ranks #65 in Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg ranks #65 in Formula 1 and #4122 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 74.1/100.

The verified career covers 2010–present and 15 documented seasons. Peak is 80/100, with Longevity the strongest category at 86/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Grand Prix starts 250, Podiums 1, Pole positions 1, Le Mans wins 1.

Nearest context: ahead Damon Hill (74.2); behind Wolfgang von Trips (74.0). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Nico Hülkenberg GOAT Score explained

Dominance66/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 66/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak80/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 80/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity86/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 86/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours62/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 62/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics80/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 80/100, based on the verified career record.

Nico Hülkenberg — frequently asked

Is Nico Hülkenberg the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Nico Hülkenberg ranks #65 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 74.1/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).
What is Nico Hülkenberg's GOAT Score?
74.1/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 66 (25%), Peak 80 (20%), Longevity 86 (20%), Honours 62 (20%), Statistics 80 (15%).
Where does Nico Hülkenberg rank all time?
#4122 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #65 in Formula 1.
Nico Hülkenberg vs Damon Hill: who ranks higher?
Damon Hill ranks higher at 74.2 versus Nico Hülkenberg at 74.1, a margin of 0.1 points.

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