Overview

• Nico Hülkenberg claimed third place at the 2025 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, marking his first career podium in his 239th Formula 1 start.
• Throughout the race, Hülkenberg repeatedly overruled Sauber’s pit and tire strategy calls, opting for intermediates and well-timed stops to exploit changing track conditions.
• Sauber team principal Mattia Binotto canceled his planned post-race flight to stay and celebrate Hülkenberg’s breakthrough result at the circuit.
• Sauber and Alpine arranged for junior driver Paul Aron to take Hülkenberg’s car in Free Practice 1 at Silverstone and Budapest, underlining the team’s focus on developing young talent.
• Hülkenberg remains under contract with Sauber through 2025 and is set to join the new Audi works Formula 1 team in 2026, with past interest from Ferrari and Red Bull highlighting his growing market value.