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After 239 Grand Prix starts in mediocre cars with pepperings of bad luck, Nico Hulkenberg, at age 37, took his maiden F1 podium finish.
Despite the immense support from Lando Norris fans at the British Grand Prix, it was Nico Hulkenberg who finally achieved his first Formula 1 podium finish after 239 Grand Prix starts in mediocre cars. The popular German driver, at the age of 37, received a special reception and applause from everyone at the post-race press conference at Silverstone. Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley expressed his long-standing belief in Hulkenberg’s talent and was amazed by his achievement. Former team-mate Carlos Sainz highlighted Hulkenberg’s driving skills and was happy to see him silence the doubters with his well-deserved podium. Hulkenberg’s F1 career began in 2010 and many believed his podium finish should have come earlier based on his strong start in the sport. Throughout his career, Hulkenberg proved himself as a consistent performer, with notable achievements such as his first pole position in his maiden season and his move to Renault in 2017.
