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F1 star makes heartwarming gesture after Nico Hulkenberg Silverstone podium
Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg received a heartwarming message from teammate Gabriel Bortoleto after securing his first career podium at the British Grand Prix, ending a long wait of 239 races. Bortoleto, who retired early from the race, praised Hulkenberg’s legendary achievement over the team radio and promised to meet him at the podium. The Sauber team’s morale received a major boost from Hulkenberg’s podium finish, helping to propel them to 6th place in the standings with 18 points behind Williams. The team’s recent successes, including a double-points finish in Austria, have showcased their potential under new team principal Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley expressed confidence in Hulkenberg’s abilities and believed he could secure a race win given the right circumstances, praising the driver’s outstanding performance at Silverstone.
