Nico Hulkenberg is to join Sauber as one of two team
drivers for the 2013 season, the Swiss Formula One team confirmed on
Wednesday.
“It’s a well-placed team and very
competitive,” said Hulkenberg. “Plus it’s a team in which young drivers
have repeatedly delivered exceptional performances. I would like to take
up that baton.”
The German driver will finish the season with current employers Force India, with whom he returned to Formula One this year.
“We’ve been observing Nico for some time now and his performances have
been very persuasive,” said Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn. “I’m sure he
will fit in very well.”