The British Grand Prix from 2025 on Silverstone was a race full of emotions, drama and unexpected twists, with Nico Hülkenberg as one of the great protagonists. After 239 starts in Formula 1, the German driver finally reached his first stage, a third place for clean, which made him tears. Max Verstappen, the four -time world champion, was one of the first to congratulate Hülkenberg despite his own disappointing race. After a series of setbacks, Verstappen took fifth place, including a flat tire that was due to unstable tire temperatures under the moist conditions. Hülkenberg, who openly supported his friend and colleague, regretted Pech, while he himself enjoyed his long -awaited moment of glory.
The race started with Verstappen in the pole position, but soon McLaren drivers Oscar Piatri took the lead in the rainy opening phase. The changeable weather conditions made Silverstone Tückisch, with several security car periods and accidents that shake the field. Hülkenberg, who started after a disappointing qualification weekend from 19th place, benefited from Sauber from Smart Strategic Choices. An early pit stop for new intermediate products in round 9 gave him a lead over the competition, and when the rain became more intense, he stood out steadily through the field. At the end of the 35th round he used Dr.
However, Verstappen Race was plagued by setbacks. After a controversial moment in round 21, in which Piaastri suddenly slows down under the security car, Verstappen had to redirect to avoid a collision. Shortly afterwards he turned Stowe in Stowe, partly on the wrong setting of his Red Bull, which was optimized for dry weather with a low output configuration. The wet route and the cold tires make it difficult to control its RB21, and later in the race it was confronted with a flat tire, probably due to inconsistent tire temperatures. Verstappen cleverly recovered to fifth place, but the gap to the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piatri grew. In the championship, he is now 69 points behind the leader Piatri, who, despite a 10-second penalty behind the winner Norris, became second place.
After the race, Verstappen was striking. He celebrated Hülkenberg’s success with a fist and a smile when he passed the clean driver on the track. “It’s fantastic, I’m very happy for him,” said Verstappen. “If you drive in Formula 1 for so long and were so often near a stage, this is a very special moment.” Hülkenberg, who has known Verstappen for years and lives with him in Monaco, appreciated the support. “Max had a hard time today, especially with this flat tire. It is a shame because he could have won here,” said Hülkenberg, who has attributed the displacement to the challenging tire temperatures in the rain. “The circumstances were extreme and it was a struggle for survival.”
For Hülkenberg, the stage was not only a personal triumph, but also a historical milestone for clean, which had not reached great trees since 2012. Stop yourself. That feels unreal. “The Silverstone-Mey searched for its name, and colleagues from Aston Martin and Mercedes joined the celebration by bringing champagne and beer to clean hospitality.
The race emphasized the resistance of both drivers. Hülkenberg, often praised for his talent, but disabled it by the lack of a top car, proved that it is still capable of being able to perform too much. Despite a disappointing day, Verstappen showed his class by honoring his friend. The friendship between the two who have known each other for years added a heart -warming element to another chaotic breed. While McLaren celebrated a 1-2 finish, with Norris, who brought his home to ecstasy, Hülkenberg’s stage was the emotional highlight of the day. Formula 1 is now moving to the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, where Verstappen hopes to breathe new life into his title fight, and Hülkenberg wants to keep his momentum. Silverstone 2025 will always be remembered when Hülkenberg finally found his place on stage, with Verstappen as one of his biggest supporters.
