Fifteen years after his Formula One debut, Nico Hülkenberg finally scored his maiden podium at his 239th race. The Kick Sauber driver ended his podium drought with the help of a clever team strategy at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

With his third place finish at the British Grand Prix Nico Hülkenberg has finally reached an F1 podium, earning praise from across the paddock

The Formula 1 pack hailed Nico Hulkenberg for silencing his doubters by finally landing his first podium after 238 previous race starts. A landmark third place at the British Grand Prix certainly did not seem on the cards with Hulkenberg starting 19th for Sauber following a poor qualifying session – but a good strategy with timely tyre calls saw the German finally take a place on an F1 podium.