Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hülkenberg have competed against each other in Formula 1, showcasing a contrast between a seven-time world champion and a consistent midfield driver. This page presents a head-to-head comparison of their race results, points scored, podium finishes, and qualifying performances, giving fans insight into how these two drivers have matched up over the years.
Driver Battles
| Career Statistic | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Hülkenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Career Points | 5,030.5 | 622.0 |
| Wins | 105 | 0 |
| Podiums | 202 | 1 |
| Total Grand Prix | 381 | 255 |
| Avg Points per GP | 13.20 | 2.44 |
| Avg Position | 3.71 | 10.12 |
| Avg Wins per GP | 0.276 | 0.000 |
| Avg Podiums per GP | 0.530 | 0.004 |
| Best GP Position | P1 | P3 |
| Best Season Position | P1 | P10 |
| Total Seasons | 20 | 15 |
| First Season | 2007 | 2010 |
| Latest Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| World Championships | 7 🏆 | 0 |
| DNF/DNS Count | 37 (9.7%) | 52 (20.4%) |
| Highest Win Streak (Career) | 5 races | 0 races |
| Highest Win Streak (Season) | 5 (2014) | 0 |
| Highest Podium Streak (Career) | 16 races | 1 races |
| Highest Podium Streak (Season) | 9 (2007) | 1 (2025) |
| Highest Points Streak (Career) | 54 races | 12 races |
| Highest Points Streak (Season) | 22 (2023) | 10 (2014) |
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
#44
VS
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi
#27
2025 Season Summary
Races (2025)
24
24
Total Points
156.0
51.0
Avg Pts/Race
6.50
2.13
Career Races
381
255
Points Progression - 2025 Season
Career Points Progression (All Races)
🏁 Championship Performance: Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Hülkenberg
Season-by-season comparison of championship positions, points, and wins
📊 Championship Position Timeline
📋 Detailed Season Statistics
| Season | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Hülkenberg | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Points | Wins | Position | Points | Wins | |
| 2007 | P2 | 109.0 | 4 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | P1 | 98.0 | 5 | - | - | - |
| 2009 | P5 | 49.0 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 2010 | P4 | 240.0 | 3 | P14 | 22.0 | 0 |
| 2011 | P5 | 227.0 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | P4 | 190.0 | 4 | P11 | 63.0 | 0 |
| 2013 | P4 | 189.0 | 1 | P10 | 51.0 | 0 |
| 2014 | P1 | 384.0 | 11 | P9 | 96.0 | 0 |
| 2015 | P1 | 381.0 | 10 | P10 | 58.0 | 0 |
| 2016 | P2 | 380.0 | 10 | P9 | 72.0 | 0 |
| 2017 | P1 | 363.0 | 9 | P10 | 43.0 | 0 |
| 2018 | P1 | 408.0 | 11 | P7 | 69.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | P1 | 413.0 | 11 | P14 | 37.0 | 0 |
| 2020 | P1 | 347.0 | 11 | P15 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | P2 | 387.5 | 8 | - | - | - |
| 2022 | P6 | 240.0 | 0 | P22 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | P3 | 234.0 | 0 | P16 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | P7 | 223.0 | 2 | P11 | 41.0 | 0 |
| 2025 | P6 | 156.0 | 0 | P11 | 51.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | P5 | 12.0 | 0 | P11 | 0.0 | 0 |
🏁 Driver Pole Position Comparison
Lewis Hamilton
#44
Team:
Ferrari
Nationality:
British
VS
Nico Hülkenberg
#27
Team:
Audi
Nationality:
German
🏆 Career Pole Position Statistics
Total Pole Positions
+102 more
Wins from Pole Position
Podiums from Pole Position
Pole-to-Podium Conversion Rate
+82.5%
DNFs from Pole Position
📅 Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Hülkenberg | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poles | Wins | Podiums | Conv% | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Conv% | |
| 2007 | 6 ⭐ | 4 | 5 | 83.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2008 | 7 ⭐ | 3 | 4 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2009 | 4 ⭐ | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 1 ⭐ | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2012 | 7 ⭐ | 2 | 4 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2013 | 4 ⭐ | 1 | 3 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2014 | 7 ⭐ | 6 | 6 | 85.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2015 | 11 ⭐ | 7 | 10 | 90.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2016 | 12 ⭐ | 7 | 10 | 83.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2017 | 11 ⭐ | 8 | 10 | 90.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2018 | 11 ⭐ | 7 | 11 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2019 | 5 ⭐ | 3 | 4 | 80.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2020 | 10 ⭐ | 8 | 9 | 90.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2021 | 5 ⭐ | 3 | 5 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2023 | 1 ⭐ | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| TOTAL | 103 | 61 | 85 | 82.5% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
📊 Head-to-Head Pole Summary
Most Poles
Lewis Hamilton 103 vs 1
Best Conversion Rate
Lewis Hamilton 82.5% vs 0.0%
Most Wins from Pole
Lewis Hamilton 61 vs 0
Fewer DNFs from Pole
Nico Hülkenberg 0 vs 10
⚡ Fastest Laps Comparison - All Time
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
⚡ 67
Fastest Laps
VS
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi
⚡ 2
Fastest Laps
Lewis Hamilton leads by 65
F1 Stats Last Updated: January 10, 2026 | All statistics, lap times, and driver comparisons on this page reflect the most current data available from the official F1 sources. And updated till the last race which happened in 7th December 2025