Hulkenberg: 150 is just a number

Speaking ahead of the landmark achievement, 31-year-old Hulkenberg acknowledged, "It’s a significant milestone to have been racing in Formula 1 for so long with that many races under my belt."

But added, "It’s just a number at this stage and we have a challenge on our hands in the midfield battle, so I’ll be drawing on my experience and targeting a positive weekend in Singapore."

At the age of 23 (pictured above) Hulkenberg made his F1 debut with Williams during the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix and spent one year with the team before being forced to sit out his second year until Force India offered him a break for 2012.

He remained with the Silverstone based team until the end of 2016, whereafter he joined Renault for 2017 and should be with them until at least the end of 2019, and perhaps beyond.

Although he has started from pole position once and led 43 laps, he has never won a race let alone finish on the podium in his 149 grand prix career starts thus far.

The German acknowledged, "Of course I would like to have achieved more, some wins and a few podiums would be good but we all know the story. I think I proved myself and that's why I'm still here in Formula 1."

As for the 'no podium curse' he said, "Sooner or later it will happen for sure, then I'll get to spray a bottle or two and we will make sure it is empty to the last drop!"

Asked if he expected his F1 career to carry on beyond the end of 2019 when his contract with Renault expires, Hulkenberg replied, "Let's see what happens... I'm sure I will."

Currently, Hulkenberg is Best of the Rest in seventh in the championship standings with 52 points.