text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_26998693_1 (season INTEGER, podiums VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the earliest season where podium was 9?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(season) FROM table_26998693_1 WHERE podiums = 9