BONUS episode: Oscar Piastri & Nico Hulkenberg, star crossed "rookies"

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This is an episode for fans of the movie "Sliding Doors" or chill Aussie guys or Barbenheimer. Basically, everyone.
We are talking Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg. What do they have in common? Eerily many things. They're both "rookies" who came to F1 full of promise after crushing F2/F3 and getting into karting in a similar fashion. Granted, one is 14 years older and has driven for 6 F1 teams already!
First, we dig into "the Hulk". Why he's a cheugy millennial (in the best way possible) and how his "Just Ken" + Big Dad Energy rebranding is exactly what he needs. Is he the most underappreciated driver? And what to make of his almost rumors with Ferrari -- should Red Bull be considering him now?
Next, we dive into burgeoning mogul and flip flop model Oscar Piastri! Disclaimer: we remain huge stans. We talk about where his story diverges from Nico, why he's Max's ultimate rival and more.
We end with a game contrasting them and a quick update on another ex-rookie, NDV. Next up, Zandvoort!
Links:
Melbourne GP coverage: A MEGA race down under + justice served in Brazil
Oscar Piastri's hot fire flip flops: Shoe Thongs - Official Oscar Piastri Shop
Other driver profiles:
Bonus episode: Fernando Alonso - the god of mischief
BONUS episode: Are we ALL George Russell?
BONUS episode: Daniel Ricciardo - the Italian stallion from down under
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