Nico Hulkenberg Secures First Podium at the British GP 2025
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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