The Hulk enters his fourth decade today

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Happy birthday to Renault's Nico Hulkenberg who turns 30-years-old on this day.

A successful rise through the karting and junior category ranks saw the Hulk reach F1 in 2010 with Williams.

With 126 races under his belt, the German is one of F1's most experienced drivers but has yet to achieve a podium finish.

Hulkenberg's claim to fame is outside of Grand Prix racing. In 2015, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche alongside Britain's Nick Tandy and Kiwi Earl Bamber.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.