The unfortuna𝔉te record was previously held exclusively by Nick Heidfeld, who claimed 13 podiums without sta✱nding on the top step across his 183-race grand prix career. 

But after being denied a maiden victory by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Brazil, Norris has now moved level with Heidfeld with his 13th career ♌rostrum in 102 races. 

It marked the 23-year-old Bri🌳ton’s seventh podium of the 2023 season, six of which have been second pla꧅ce finishes. 

Norris now has a total of seven second places whereas He🔯idfeld recorded eight between 2005 and 2011. 

If꧒ Norris fails to claim a breakthrough F1 win on his next ﷽visit to the podium, he will stand clear on his own with a record no driver desires. 

Of course, Norris still has plenty of time to claim ✱a first 🔜win and hand the record back to Heidfeld. 

McLaren’s i𓆏mpressive in-season development and resurgence has put Norris in conte🐲ntion to challenge Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton for third place in the drivers’ championship. 

Norris sits 31 points adrift of third-placed Hamilton with two rounds remaining - not an insurmountable marౠgin given McLaren’s recent form. &ꦛnbsp;