Nico Hulkenberg cut a delighted figure on Sunday after securing the first podium of his career at the Britisb Grand Prix.
The F1 star finished behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at a rain-soaked Silverstone.
Hulkenberg, after the achievement, celebrated wildly with the Sauber staff - with the 37-year-old then beaming during an interview with Sky Sports.
Reflecting on finishing third, the veteran said: "It feels good. It's been a long time coming, hasn't it?
Nico Hulkenberg cut a delighted figure on Sunday after securing the first podium of his career at the Britisb Grand Prix
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"But I always knew we have it in us, I have it in me, somewhere.
"What a race. Coming from virtually last, doing it all over again from last weekend.
"It's pretty surreal, to be honest. I'm not sure how it all happened, but obviously crazy, mixed conditions.
"It was a survival fight for a lot of the race. I think we just were really on it with the right calls, the right tyres in the right moment, made no mistakes - quite incredible.
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"I was in denial until probably the last pit stop, but then when I heard we gapped Lewis quite a bit with the one extra lap, I was like, 'ok, this is good, this is some breathing space.'
"But then he was catching quite quickly, so the pressure was there.
"It was an intense race but we didn't crack, no mistakes, and obviously really, really happy with that."
"I was thinking that he's going to give it all in front of his home crowd, and I was like, 'sorry guys, but it's also my day.' I had to stick my neck out. I'm super happy."
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Nico Hulkenberg was emotional after finishing third at the British Grand Prix
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While Hulkenberg had his moment, it was another huge day for Norris.
The 25-year-old now trails Piastri by just eight points as both men battle for the first F1 titles of their respective careers.
Norris said: "It's beautiful. Everything I dreamed of, I guess. Everything I've ever wanted to achieve.
"Apart from a championship, I think this is as good as it gets in terms of feelings and in terms of achievement, being proud, all of it.
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"This is where it all started for me, and now thankfully I've been able to have my go.
"Incredible race, stressful as always, but the support from the fans made the difference today, so I've got to thank them for it all.
"Your mind just goes pretty blank. Everything you might think before the race, you forget.
"The main thing is just don't f**k it up, that's rule number one.
Lando Norris was emotional after winning the British Grand Prix
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"The last few laps I was just looking into the crowd. I was just trying to take it all in, enjoy the moment, because it might never happen again.
"I hope it does. But these are memories that I'll bring with me forever. An incredible achievement."
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