Nico Hulkenberg's breakthrough podium for Swiss-based Sauber at the British Grand Prix will boost belief in the future Audi works team, according to principal Jonathan Wheatley.

Nico Hulkenberg's breakthrough podium for Sauber at the British Grand Prix will boost belief in the team, according to team principal Jonathan Wheatley.

Nico Hülkenberg has finally made it onto the podium with third place at the British Grand Prix. That ends the longest wait in career starts for a driver before claiming a top-three finish in Formula 1 history.