10 remarkable rises to the podium in F1 history

Following Nico Hulkenberg's impressive P19 to podium finish at the British Grand Prix, F1.com reflects on some of the sport's most remarkable comeback drives. Hulkenberg's maiden podium, achieved from near the back of the grid, joins a storied list of extraordinary performances. Notable mentions include Rubens Barrichello's emotional first F1 victory from P18 at the 2000 German GP amidst chaotic weather, and Max Verstappen's stunning win from P17 at the 2024 Brazilian GP despite a grid penalty. Carlos Sainz's charge from P20 to third at the 2019 Brazilian GP for McLaren's first podium since 2014 also features. Further highlights encompass Ayrton Senna's 1984 Monaco GP brilliance from P13, Sergio Perez's dramatic maiden win from the back at the 2020 Sakhir GP, and Lewis Hamilton's 2016 Belgian GP recovery from the back to third. Jenson Button's epic 2011 Canadian GP victory, Jim Clark's incredible Monza fightback in 1967, and Sebastian Vettel's podium from the pit lane at the 2012 Abu Dhabi GP are also celebrated. Finally, John Watson's record-setting win from P22 at the 1983 Long Beach GP stands as a testament to exceptional recovery drives.