Nico Hülkenberg finally scored his maiden Formula One podium at his 239th race.
What happened?
The Kick Sauber driver ended his podium drought with the help of a clever team strategy at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Nico Hülkenberg started 19th on the grid and had to fight hard to hold-off nine-time Silverstone winner Lewis Hamilton.
Why it matters for Nico Hülkenberg
Team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto led the rounds of deserved praise saying Nico Hülkenberg is the best team-mate he has ever worked with.
Four-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull greeted Nico Hülkenberg during the cool-down lap and was swift to go over to him in parc ferme to shake hands.
What comes next?
Williams' Carlos Sainz, a former team-mate of Nico Hülkenberg at Renault in 2018, said that the German has always been a top-five driver in the grid.
Lewis Hamilton, who chased Nico Hülkenberg in his Ferrari in the closing stages of the race, was disappointed, but happy for the Kick Sauber driver.
The Mercedes team gifted Sauber several bottles of champagne to aid in the celebrations, while Aston Martin reportedly also made a contribution.
Nico Hülkenberg's achievement was even more impressive because he started 19th on the grid and had to fight hard to hold-off Lewis Hamilton.
The German driver's level of talent and race execution is incredible, according to Carlos Sainz.
Nico Hülkenberg drove a strong race, and his first podium is a great achievement for him and his team, said Lewis Hamilton.
The British Grand Prix took place on Sunday, and Nico Hülkenberg finished on the podium for the first time in his 239th race.
Nico Hülkenberg's team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto praised him, saying he is the best team-mate he has ever worked with – both as a driver and as a person.
Max Verstappen could only manage a fifth place after spinning on track and dropping to 10th.
Nico Hülkenberg's maiden podium is a significant milestone in his career, and he will be celebrating tonight, said Max Verstappen.