The 10 longest waits for a podium in F1 history

Nico Hulkenberg ended his record-breaking wait for an F1 podium at the British Grand Prix, securing P3 after 239 starts. This long-awaited milestone removes him from the unwanted list of drivers with the most Grand Prix entries without a top-three finish. The article highlights other F1 stalwarts who also faced significant waits for their maiden podiums, including Felipe Massa (57 starts), Gianni Morbidelli (60), Esteban Ocon (66), and Johnny Herbert (67). Carlos Sainz took 101 starts, while Jenson Button celebrated his first rostrum on his 68th attempt. This journey to the podium underscores the immense challenge and persistence required in Formula 1.