Nico Hulkenberg has been hailed as “one of the best drivers on the grid” by his fellow rivals after claiming an incredible maiden podium at the British Grand Prix. At the 239th time of asking, Hulkenberg stood on the F1 podium for the first time after a superb drive to a shock third place in a chaotic and wet British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Hulkenberg banished that record for good as he claimed a sensational P3 result for himself and Sauber in a rain-affected British Grand Prix, Hulkenberg praising the timing on a pit stop for slick tyres in comparison to Lewis Hamilton as “crucial” for that podium finish.