German driver Nico Hulkenberg, representing Kick Sauber, holds the record for the longest wait for an F1 podium finish, achieving his first after 239 starts. He is followed by Carlos Sainz (101 starts), Martin Brundle (91), Mika Salo (73), Jenson Button (68), Pedro de la Rosa (67), Johnny Herbert (67), Esteban Ocon (66), Gianni Morbidelli (60) and Felipe Massa (57).