Uncharted Territory: The Driver with the Most F1 Grand Prix Starts yet to Reach the Podium

Nico Hulkenberg made history by securing his first podium at the 2025 British Grand Prix, ending his streak of most F1 starts without a podium finish at 239 races. Despite starting his F1 career with high expectations after winning the GP2 title in 2010, Hulkenberg spent years fighting in the midfield before his breakthrough podium moment. Adrian Sutil currently holds the record for the most F1 starts without a podium, with 128 race starts between 2007-2014, finishing as high as 4th at the 2009 Italian Grand Prix. Pierluigi Martini, driving…

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Endurance in Excellence: The Unsung Heroes of Formula 1 with the Most Grand Prix Starts sans Podium Finishes

Nico Hulkenberg finally broke his streak of not having a podium finish in Formula 1 by claiming third place at the 2025 British Grand Prix, his 239th grand prix start. Hulkenberg’s victory was a result of well-timed pitstops amidst tricky weather conditions at Silverstone, marking a significant achievement in his 15-year F1 career. Adrian Sutil currently holds the record for the most F1 starts without a podium, with 128 starts and a best finish of 4th at the 2009 Italian Grand Prix. Despite Sutil’s consistent midfield performance, he never managed…

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Champion’s Grit: Smith Fights for British Trucks Title at Thruxton

The British Truck Racing Championship at Thruxton last weekend saw five different winners, with Ryan Smith emerging victorious despite doubts about his participation due to illness. Smith, who recently battled kidney stones, led rival Stuart Oliver to win the first race with a rebuilt engine. Although initially disqualified in the second race, Smith bounced back to finish second in the third race behind Tom O’Rourke. David Smith claimed his first win in race four after a 90-minute stoppage, while Ryan Smith was edged out by John Bowler in the final…

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