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Feb 2023
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30 Days of BTG – Day 19: Nico Hulkenberg...

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The Hulk is back in Formula 1, and he’s hunting a first podium finish. Revisit Nico’s 2019 interview on times a top three finish narrowly eluded him and his love of classic road cars. Tom Clarkson is choosing 30 highlights from the BTG archive in the run-up to brand new episodes, starting Wednesday March 1st.

To get to know Nico before his F1 return, listen to his full BTG interview here 
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