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Journeyman Ending 239-Race Podium Drought Proves F1 Fairytales Still Happen

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – After 239 races and overcoming career setbacks, Hulkenberg finished third from 19th on the grid, securing Sauber's first podium since 2012 at Silverstone Circuit.

  • In front of the home crowd at Silverstone, Nico Hulkenberg finished third at the British Grand Prix, his first F1 podium after 239 races.
  • Following career setbacks, Nico Hulkenberg returned to F1 in 2022 with Haas and Sauber, leading to his first podium after 239 races, demonstrating resilience.
  • During a chaotic, rain-affected race, Hulkenberg climbed from 19th to P3, overtook Stroll, held off Hamilton, with a crucial pit call deemed 'perfect' by team principal Wheatley.
  • Sauber celebrated its first podium since 2012, marking a milestone and boosting confidence ahead of their 2026 Audi transition.
  • Hulkenberg's first podium signals momentum for Sauber ahead of their 2026 transition to Audi, ending his record for most starts without a top-three finish.
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Shortly after his historic 3rd place at the race in Silverstone on Sunday, Nico Hülkenberg talks about his triumph in BILD.

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Bild broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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