Nico Hülkenberg achieved his maiden Formula 1 podium by finishing third at the 2025 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, marking a milestone after 239 Grand Prix starts. This podium was also the first for the Sauber (Hinwil-based) team since Kamui Kobayashi's third place at the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix. At 37 years old, Hülkenberg's performance has been recognized as a testament to persistence and consistency in the sport. Following his podium finish, he topped the Aramco Power Rankings for Silverstone and currently leads recent points scored with 31 over the last four races, ahead of Max Verstappen's 29. The race featured a close call for Hülkenberg during a restart on lap 18, where he narrowly avoided contact with Lance Stroll and briefly went off track. Former teammate Carlos Sainz and other commentators have highlighted Hülkenberg's accomplishment and speculated on his prospects for further podium finishes this season. Additionally, Sauber has seen a resurgence with consecutive achievements, including Hülkenberg's podium and the first Q3 qualification for Felipe Bortoleto in Austria.