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Nico Hulkenberg summoned to Sauber HQ after ‘surreal’ British GP result
Nico Hulkenberg has been summoned to Sauber’s F1 base in Hinwil following his podium success at Silverstone last weekend, marking his first F1 podium in 239 starts and Sauber’s first since the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton in third place. The celebrations continued as Hulkenberg visited Sauber’s factory in Hinwil, thanking the fans for their support and looking forward to the rest of the season’s midfield battles. Sauber, after a mixed season struggling to exit Q1 on some weekends but also earning significant points, have climbed to P6 in the constructors’ standings, just 18 points behind Williams. Hulkenberg described his intense emotions post-race in Silverstone, from feeling almost last on the grid to achieving the podium, adding they have two weeks to properly celebrate before the next race at Spa-Francorchamps. The F1 headlines also include Max Verstappen’s era with Red Bull ending as rivals announce a major contract for a star driver, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the sport and its continuous evolution.
