The 2025 F1 season has already produced some truly remarkable performances, with podiums from drivers who aren’t always expected to shine at the front.
Kimi Antonelli – Canadian GP: The young Italian became the third youngest podium finisher in F1 history, only behind Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll. His performance highlighted both his talent and the competitiveness of the Mercedes car, as his teammate took the race win.
Nico Hülkenberg – British GP: After 239 races spanning 15 years, Hülkenberg finally reached the podium, starting from P19. Smart strategy, perfect timing on slick tires, and perseverance brought him his first ever F1 podium, cementing his place in F1 history.
Isack Hadjar – Dutch GP: Hadjar started P4 and delivered a flawless performance to take his first podium, aided by some misfortune for Norris. His calm, controlled race demonstrated maturity beyond his experience in F1.
Carlos Sainz – Azerbaijan GP: Sainz started P2 in Baku and held his position to finish 3rd, marking his first podium with Williams. Sainz described this podium as “even more satisfying than his first ever podium,” reflecting the team’s hard work and resilience this season.
See full seasons results here.
Kimi Antonelli – Canadian GP: The young Italian became the third youngest podium finisher in F1 history, only behind Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll. His performance highlighted both his talent and the competitiveness of the Mercedes car, as his teammate took the race win.
Nico Hülkenberg – British GP: After 239 races spanning 15 years, Hülkenberg finally reached the podium, starting from P19. Smart strategy, perfect timing on slick tires, and perseverance brought him his first ever F1 podium, cementing his place in F1 history.
Isack Hadjar – Dutch GP: Hadjar started P4 and delivered a flawless performance to take his first podium, aided by some misfortune for Norris. His calm, controlled race demonstrated maturity beyond his experience in F1.
Carlos Sainz – Azerbaijan GP: Sainz started P2 in Baku and held his position to finish 3rd, marking his first podium with Williams. Sainz described this podium as “even more satisfying than his first ever podium,” reflecting the team’s hard work and resilience this season.
See full seasons results here.