System 1 requires a brand new driver that costs the tag “most underrated” on the grid.
Nico Halkenberg’s first F1 podium in his profession means he can finally shake off suspicious labels.
Hulkenberg completed third within the F1 British Grand Prix along with his 239th Grand Prix begin from 242 entries. He not holds pointless information for a lot of the grand prizes with no podium.
“It is the longest podium in System 1 historical past,” Sauber crew principal Jonathan Wheatley advised Sky Sports activities.
Naomi Schiff of Sky stated:
“It is loopy to suppose it took all this time to get his first podium. It simply occurs to be in Sauber for each automobile!
“They’ve had quite a lot of momentum these days. They’ve Audi coming subsequent yr, and that is the chance they’re engaged on.”
Hulkenberg has represented Williams, Power India, Sauber, Renault, Racing Level, Aston Martin, Haas and Sauber since 2010.
The notorious he had largely snered Ferrari Drive in 2014, however his possibilities fell aside. It might have given him a terrific likelihood to go on the maiden podium, however as a substitute he waited one other 11 years.
His F1 friends plagued Hulkenberg after his achievements, claiming that they knew every little thing about his expertise.
Nico Hulkenberg claimed the F1 Podium in 2013
Hulkenberg could have received an F1 race at Interlagos in 2013. He took the lead from the Jenson Button, however the security automobile took away his hopes. He then crashed.
“It ought to have occurred 13 years in the past,” Button recalled Sky.
“He led the Brazilian Grand Prix and crashed with Lewis Hamilton, the man who was chasing him (on Silverstone on the weekend).”
The button has been added for Hulkenberg.
“He’s persistently sturdy as a result of everybody has came upon that everybody is his teammate.
“I am actually pleased with him. It has been coming for a very long time. He is by no means been in the fitting seat.
“What a stunning job it is for the entire crew to get this podium. It has been 13 years since Sauber got here on the rostrum.
“It is on an enormous scale and so they’ll be in a essential a part of their careers subsequent yr. This was vital to finish earlier than and mud off.”
Hulkenberg, now 37, was signed by Sauber this season after being impressed by Haas.
When the crew transforms into Audi subsequent yr, he’ll grow to be the German face of the enormous German maker.
