Most races before F1 podium: Nico Hulkenberg tops list after British Grand Prix

Nico Hulkenberg finally secured his first Formula 1 podium finish, achieving the milestone at the 2025 British Grand Prix on Sunday, at Silverstone Circuit.

The German driver, aged 37, drove his Sauber to a commendable third-place finish. This historic achievement came in Hulkenberg’s 239th F1 race start, setting a new record for the most races before a maiden podium.

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He finished behind the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who took first and second place respectively.