Nico Hulkenberg's Wife Steals F1 Podium Moment: Meet Egle Hulkenberg

After 239 races, Nico Hulkenberg finally secured his first-ever Formula 1 podium, finishing in the top three at the British Grand Prix on 6 July 2025.

The 36-year-old German driver, who started from 19th place, pulled off an impressive performance at Silverstone, overtaking Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to clinch third. On his team radio, Hulkenberg was heard getting emotional as he celebrated the long-awaited achievement. He now holds the record for the most Grand Prix entries without a podium before this historic moment.

But it was not just Nico who captured fans' attention. His wife, Egle Hulkenberg, quickly stole the spotlight online. Who is she, and why is she trending?

Who is Egle Hulkenberg?

Egle Hulkenberg (née Egle Ruskyte) is a Lithuanian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She attended Aleksandras Stulginskis University, one of Lithuania's leading universities, before launching her career in fashion.

Egle is the founder of the hand-crochet brand Egle, known for its unique resort wear pieces, including tops, skirts, dresses, bags and pants. Most of the designs are handmade by Egle herself, and she often models them for her brand's campaigns.

On Instagram, she goes by @the_crochet_girl, where she has over 44,000 followers. Her feed is filled with crochet designs, modelling photos and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her creative process.

Egle's fashion influence and net worth

Thanks to her unique approach and eye-catching designs, Egle's brand has become increasingly successful. As of 2025, she has an estimated net worth of £3.9 million ($5 million). Her work has been featured at various events, and she is celebrated for her self-made, distinctive pieces.

Egle and Nico's love story

Egle met Nico in 2015, before he fully established himself in Formula 1. Their relationship began as a friendship and gradually developed into a romantic partnership.

In 2020, Nico proposed during a romantic trip to Venice, Italy. The couple tied the knot on 22 June 2021 in Monaco, in what many called one of motorsport's most glamorous weddings. They kept the ceremony intimate, inviting only close friends and family.

They now share one daughter and continue to support each other's careers while nurturing their family life.

Egle steals the spotlight

Recently, Egle went viral for her bold look at the New York City premiere of the film F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt.

Sharing a photo on her Instagram, Egle wrote: 'Special night last night with the F1 MOVIE premiere in NYC. The Crochet Girl obviously had to add something crochet to the look!' Her post has received more than 4,900 likes.

At the premiere, she wore a striking braless jacket and trousers paired with her handmade black-and-white crochet cape. Nico complemented her style in an open-button shirt, jacket and black trousers.

Check out Egle's Instagram post to see the stunning photos from the event.