# Nico Hülkenberg at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

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Last updated: 2026-06-11

> Nico Hülkenberg completed the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix for Audi, finishing in the same position he started, P13, without scoring championship points.

Nico Hülkenberg's outing at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, 2026, saw the German driver maintain his starting position throughout the 78-lap event, securing a P13 finish for Audi. Starting from the 13th grid slot, Hülkenberg navigated the demanding Circuit de Monaco, ultimately crossing the finish line 44.102 seconds behind race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli. His Audi teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, who started P16, finished P11, indicating a performance differential within the team's execution. Hülkenberg's fastest lap of "1:16.332" was recorded on lap 15, ranking 11th overall in the race, demonstrating a period of competitive pace early in the Grand Prix. This result, while a finish, did not yield any championship points for the German driver or the Audi constructor, a common challenge on the tight streets of Monte Carlo where overtaking is notoriously difficult and maintaining track position is paramount. For broader context on Formula 1's intricate regulations, one can refer to the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) official site.

The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was the sixth round of the season, and Hülkenberg's performance mirrored his grid placement, a consistent but unrewarded effort. His teammate Bortoleto's P11 finish, just ahead of Hülkenberg by approximately 1.3 seconds, suggests a tight battle within the Audi garage. This P13 finish at Monaco, while completing all 78 laps, marked another non-scoring event for Hülkenberg in the 2026 season. Comparing this to other Monaco races, maintaining position can be an achievement in itself, as seen in various historical results where drivers like [Lewis Hamilton at the 2020 Azerbaijan Grand Prix](/results/2020-baku-lewis-hamilton) also faced the unique challenges of street circuits. Similarly, other drivers have experienced races where points proved elusive, such as [Carlos Sainz at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2020-monza-carlos-sainz). For detailed statistical analysis of the 2026 season, the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) provides comprehensive records. Hülkenberg's career has seen various outcomes, including a notable performance for [Nico Hülkenberg at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2020-monza-nico-hulkenberg) where he also finished outside the points. Further information on the sport and its history can be found on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One).