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Nico Hulkenberg F1 Fantasy 2026
Nico Hulkenberg is ranked #13 by expected F1 Fantasy points for the United States Grand Prix, with a current projection of 2.5 points.
Current projection
| Current team | Audi |
|---|---|
| Current price | $6.6M |
| Expected points | 2.5 |
| Projected points | 2.3 |
| Value rating | 0.38 PPM (#13 of 22) |
| Predicted quali | P11 |
| Predicted finish | P11 |
| 90% confidence range | -17.6 to 18.0 pts |
| DNF probability | 16% |
| Expected overtakes | 4.0 |
Against the full driver field, Nico Hulkenberg ranks #13 for expected points and #13 for points per million. The deterministic projection is 2.3 points, while the risk-adjusted simulation mean is 2.5.
Where the projection comes from
| Expected qualifying contribution | 0.8 pts |
|---|---|
| Expected race contribution | 1.7 pts |
| Expected positions gained/lost | +0.0 |
| Fastest-lap probability | 1% |
| Driver of the Day probability | 2% |
| Model confidence | 97% |
| Risk band | MEDIUM |
The model expects Nico Hulkenberg to move from P11 in qualifying to P11 in the race, with 4.0 expected overtakes. These are forecast components, not guaranteed scoring events.
Risk and upside
The 90% simulation interval runs from -17.6 to 18.0 points, around a 2.5-point mean. The modeled DNF probability is 16% and the current risk band is MEDIUM. For this round, the price profile reads as situational value; weather, reliability, safety cars, strategy and incidents can still move the outcome sharply.
2026 fantasy form
BoxBox's completed-round history records 40 fantasy points for Nico Hulkenberg across 17 rounds in 2026: 2.4 per round on average and a 5.0-point median. The latest three-round average is 17.0, which is above the season average.
| Round | Race | Fantasy pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| R19 | Singapore GP | 17 | Finished |
| R18 | Bahrain GP in Malaysia | 19 | Finished |
| R17 | Azerbaijan GP | 15 | Finished |
| R16 | Spanish GP (Madrid) | 2 | Finished |
| R15 | Italian GP | 14 | Finished |
Season range: best result 19 points at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia; lowest result -29 at the Miami GP; 3 recorded DNFs.
Use this projection
Open the United States GP picks page for the full race context, compare Nico Hulkenberg with the rest of the driver field, or test the pick alongside Audi in the live Optimizer. This page currently reflects the post-practice model stage.
FAQ
How many F1 Fantasy points is Nico Hulkenberg projected to score?
Nico Hulkenberg is currently projected for 2.5 expected fantasy points at the United States GP. The 90% simulation range is -17.6 to 18.0 points.
Is Nico Hulkenberg good value in F1 Fantasy?
Nico Hulkenberg costs $6.6M and has a value rating of 0.38 points per million for this round, so the model currently treats this as situational value.
What team does Nico Hulkenberg drive for?
Nico Hulkenberg is listed with Audi in the current BoxBoxF1Fantasy prediction file.
How has Nico Hulkenberg scored in F1 Fantasy this season?
BoxBox's completed-round history records 40 points across 17 rounds for Nico Hulkenberg, an average of 2.4 per round. The latest three-round average is 17.0.