Nico Hulkenberg makes cheeky offer to Carlos Sainz amid Audi F1 gossip

Nico Hulkenberg has cheekily offered Carlos Sainz the position of reserve driver at Audi next season, as he batted away the latest Formula 1 silly season rumours. 

With more than half of the grid out of contract for 2027, speculation is rampant as drivers and teams weigh up their next moves. Sainz’s deal is set to expire at the end of the year, prompting talk that the Spaniard could look to leave Williams after a hugely difficult and disappointing start to the 2026 season.