Nico Hulkenberg made an appearance with his wife, Eglė Ruškytė, at the F1: The Movie premiere in New York. The couple was the highlight of the show as Ruškytė showcased her stunning outfit.
Showcasing her modeling side, Ruškytė was dressed in a white top with black accents, drawing quite a contrast. It also featured crocheted finishing, which she is better known for. Meanwhile, her husband, Nico Hulkenberg, wore a cream suit with black pants and a grey shirt.
The F1 movie had been under production for close to two years. Joseph Kosinski directed the movie and was also the man behind Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise. The film achieved considerable commercial success shortly after its release. As for F1: The Movie, it features Brad Pitt Damson Idris, and other popular Hollywood faces. The film was shot during some Grand Prix weekends and includes shots from actual races with real-life drivers.
The entire 2025 grid (except for Max Verstappen) attended the New York Premier earlier this week. Eglė Hulkenberg accompanied Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg. The couple is also spotted on the F1 Paddock sometimes and is quite popular amongst the fans.
Who is Nico Hulkenberg’s wife Eglė Hulkenberg?
Egle describes herself as a ‘designer, founder, and creator’ on her Instagram profile. She is an entrepreneur, working on her namesake brand. It’s primarily a fashion brand that features her crochet work. As per her story, she has always been moved by fashion. Moreover, she fell in love with crocheting after moving to the South of France.
“Fashion has always been a passion of mine, even during times when I couldn’t afford it. As a child, I would remake and refashion my mum’s old dresses into something new. My love affair with crochet began when I moved to the South of France, where I discovered its endless potential for artistic expression,” she said, on her website.
Her work in the field has gained her well over 42k followers on social media (Instagram). She sometimes also acts as a model for her creations, as can be seen on her Instagram profile. The most unique part about her products is that they are completely handmade, as she designs and crochets the wear.
She married Nico Hulkenberg in June 2021. The couple had been dating each other for over six years prior to this. They also have a daughter, named Noemi.