Nico Hulkenberg Secures First Podium at the British GP 2025
After 239 races, Hülkenberg finally lands a podium at Silverstone, marking a historic moment for both the driver and the Sauber F1 team.
- Publish date: Monday، 07 July 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
At the 2025 British Grand Prix on July 6, Nico Hülkenberg ended a staggering 239-race stint without a podium by finishing third, his first-ever top-three result in Formula 1.
Starting 19th on the grid for Sauber, Hülkenberg executed a flawless race under changing weather and strategic pit stops to move through the field.
Sauber recently introduced an upgrade package, which helped improve Hülkenberg's performance, especially in Sunday's race.
"It feels good. It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it? But I always knew we had it in us, I have it in me, somewhere," Hülkenberg said.
This was not only Hülkenberg’s first podium but also Sauber’s first since 2012, marking a pivotal moment ahead of its transformation into Audi’s works team. the driver's first win leaves Sauber sixth in the rankings for the Constructors'.
Fellow drivers congratulated the driver including four-time champion Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Carlos Sainz Jr.
McLaren's Lando Norris won the race, while his teammate Oscar Piastri finished second in the race.
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