What was the earliest season where podium was 9?
CREATE TABLE table_26998693_1 (
    season INTEGER,
    podiums VARCHAR
)
SELECT MIN(season) FROM table_26998693_1 WHERE podiums = 9
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: What was the earliest season where podium was 9? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_26998693_1 (
    season INTEGER,
    podiums VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT MIN(season) FROM table_26998693_1 WHERE podiums = 9