Nico Mueller Bio
Nico Sebastian Müller (born 25 February 1992) is a Swiss professional racing driver currently competing in Formula E for Porsche. He is well known for his work in single-seaters, sports car racing, and the all-electric championship, where he has earned podium finishes and consistent points-paying performances across multiple teams. Car number 51 has been part of his identity throughout his Formula E career.
Müller has built his reputation as a versatile and technically strong driver, with a résumé that spans karting, Formula Renault, GP3, endurance racing, the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), and World Rallycross. His move to Porsche for the 2025–26 Formula E season marks the latest chapter in a long career defined by steady development and late-race craft.
Early Life and Background
Nico Müller was born in Thun, Switzerland, on 25 February 1992. Growing up in a country with a deep motorsport tradition, he was drawn to racing at a young age and began his karting career in 2004. The Swiss karting scene gave him a foundation in race craft and car control that would shape his path through the European junior ladder.
His karting results improved steadily each year. In 2005, he finished sixth in the Bridgestone Cup Switzerland ICA Junior class, then moved up to third the following year while also finishing as runner-up in the Swiss Junior Championship. By 2007, he won the Bridgestone Cup Switzerland KF3 class, securing the title by a single point, and took fifth in the Swiss KF3 championship. These early results established him as one of Switzerland’s most promising young talents.
Path to NASCAR
Nico Müller’s career has followed the European single-seater and sports car ladder rather than the NASCAR pathway. After karting, he moved into Formula Renault 2.0 in 2008 with Jenzer Motorsport, taking a victory at Spa-Francorchamps in his rookie season. The next year, he dominated the Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 championship, winning nine races and nine pole positions from twelve starts, and also raced in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 series.
His progression continued through Formula Renault 3.5 testing, GP3, the DTM, endurance racing, and Formula E. While Müller has not competed in NASCAR, his route through international series reflects a long-term plan focused on top-level open-wheel and electric racing, ultimately leading to his current seat with Porsche in Formula E.
Nico Mueller Career
Early Career (2008–2010)
Müller stepped up to single-seaters in 2008, racing in his home Formula Renault series for Jenzer Motorsport. He finished fifth overall that year, taking a win at Spa-Francorchamps along with two other podiums. He also entered selected rounds of the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 series and the Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup, then closed the year with two podium finishes in the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 Winter Series at Imola.
In 2009, he wrapped up the Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 title in dominant fashion, finishing on the podium in every race of the season with nine wins and nine poles. He also debuted in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 with Jenzer, taking second place in his first race at Barcelona and finishing the season as the third-highest placed rookie. In 2010, he moved into the new GP3 Series with Jenzer, taking his first GP3 win in the Valencia sprint race, adding another podium at Silverstone, and winning from pole in the Hungaroring feature race. He ended the year third in the standings behind Robert Wickens and champion Esteban Gutiérrez.
Formula E Breakthrough (2019–2021)
After two seasons as a development driver with Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Müller made his Formula E debut in 2019–20 with GEOX Dragon, partnering Brendon Hartley. The package was largely uncompetitive, and Müller finished 25th in the standings, the lowest of any full-time driver that season. Despite the difficult campaign, the experience prepared him for stronger results ahead.
In 2021, Müller remained with the rebranded Dragon / Penske Autosport team and delivered his breakthrough Formula E moment. During the Valencia ePrix, he scored a surprise podium when a wave of energy-related issues struck many of his rivals in the closing minutes. Later in the season, he was replaced by Joel Eriksson, bringing his first stint with the Dragon organization to a close.
ABT CUPRA Era (2023–2024)
Müller returned to Formula E in 2023 with the newly re-entered ABT CUPRA outfit for the Gen3 era. The team faced a steep learning curve after a one-year hiatus, and Müller crashed during Race 2 in Diriyah. He soon recovered, setting the fastest lap in Hyderabad and scoring ABT’s first top-ten finish of the season with ninth place in Berlin. In Rome, he produced ABT’s best result of the campaign with sixth place, followed by tenth in the second Rome race, before ending the season with eighth in London to finish 19th in the standings.
Retained by ABT CUPRA for the 2023–24 season, Müller partnered former champion Lucas di Grassi. After four scoreless races, he finished seventh at the inaugural Tokyo ePrix, then took fourth at Misano, narrowly missing a podium by less than a tenth of a second in race two. During the mid-season break, he tested for the Porsche Formula E Team, and he left ABT CUPRA at the end of the year.
Andretti Era (2024–2025)
Müller joined the Andretti Formula E team for the 2024–25 Formula E World Championship, partnering Season 9 champion Jake Dennis at the American outfit. He drove the Andretti Porsche 99X Electric and produced a strong campaign, recording 48 points with a best finish of fourth place. He ended the season 15th in the drivers’ standings before announcing his departure from the team.
Porsche Era (2025–Present)
After António Félix da Costa moved to Jaguar Racing, Porsche signed Müller to compete alongside Pascal Wehrlein for the 2025–26 Formula E season. The move places Müller at one of the most competitive factory outfits in the championship, pairing his experience with a manufacturer program focused on long-term success in the electric series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Müller is recognized for his consistency, technical feedback, and ability to capitalize on chaotic races. His ABT CUPRA results in Rome and Berlin showed his race-craft strength in mixed conditions, while his Dragon / Penske podium in Valencia demonstrated poise under pressure. His feedback during the Porsche mid-season test helped shape his transition into the factory team.
Notable Races and Milestones
Key moments in Müller’s career include his first GP3 victory in Valencia, his Formula Renault 2.0 win at Spa-Francorchamps, his surprise podium at the Valencia ePrix, ABT CUPRA’s strongest results in Berlin and Rome, and his switch to Porsche alongside Pascal Wehrlein for the 2025–26 season.
Nico Mueller Career Wins
Nico Müller has collected wins across karting, Formula Renault, GP3, and other series, with a Formula E podium at the 2021 Valencia ePrix standing as his highest-profile single-seater result in electric racing.
Formula Renault and GP3 Highlights
Müller won the Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 championship in 2009 with nine victories and nine pole positions. He also took a win at Spa-Francorchamps in his 2008 rookie season and two GP3 victories in 2010 at Valencia and the Hungaroring, where he led from pole. His overall GP3 campaign ended with third place in the final standings.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond single-seaters, Müller captured the Bridgestone Cup Switzerland KF3 karting title in 2007 and has recorded strong results in sports car and DTM competition. He also contested two 2017 World Rallycross events for EKS RX, finishing 17th in France and 6th in Latvia.
Nico Mueller Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public details about Nico Müller’s family background are limited. He was raised in Thun, Switzerland, and his path into motorsport began through the Swiss karting scene at age 12.
Personal Life
Müller keeps much of his personal life private. He is based in Europe and continues to compete at the international level of motorsport with Porsche in Formula E.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year covers the closing stages of the 2024–25 Formula E World Championship and the opening of the new 2025–26 season. With Andretti, Müller ended the 2024–25 campaign 15th in the standings on 48 points, with a best result of fourth place. The consistency of his form helped secure his move to Porsche for the next chapter of his career.
Following the announcement that António Félix da Costa was joining Jaguar Racing, Porsche confirmed Müller as part of its driver lineup alongside Pascal Wehrlein for the 2025–26 season. The pairing combines Wehrlein’s race-winning pace with Müller’s technical input and race-day consistency, giving Porsche two experienced drivers as it pushes for championship contention.
Heading into 2025, Müller brings momentum from a season of clean execution with Andretti and a productive pre-season test with Porsche. His role within the factory program is expected to focus on development duties alongside a full race campaign, with a clear target of becoming a regular podium and points finisher in the new Gen3 era of Formula E.