Which driver holds the record for most points scored without ever winning a Grand Prix?

Nico Hülkenberg holds the Formula 1 record for most points scored without winning a Grand Prix.

The German driver entered Formula 1 in 2010 and quickly demonstrated strong one-lap speed, taking pole position for the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix with Williams. Across later spells with Force India, Sauber, Renault, Racing Point and Haas, he regularly scored points but never finished a World Championship race in first place.

Hülkenberg’s record became even more notable in 2025, when he finally reached the podium at the British Grand Prix. He finished third for Sauber, ending a record run of 239 Grand Prix starts without a podium. The result gave him a first F1 trophy but did not change the fact that he had still never won a race.

This record can change whenever a winless driver scores more points, so it is inherently time-sensitive. Lando Norris previously accumulated a very large points total before his first victory, but after winning the 2024 Miami Grand Prix he no longer qualified for this record. Hülkenberg’s 24 Hours of Le Mans victory is also separate from his Formula 1 record.