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Hulkenberg meets world class drifter Bartek Ostalowski in epic challenge

Nico Hulkenberg is obviously no slouch behind the wheel of a racing car, but what he witnessed from the armless Bartek Ostalowski had him stunned.

In case the name doesn't ring a bell, Ostalowski is a an incredible petrol head from Poland who lost both arms after a horrific accident ten years ago.

It was devastating blow for the aspiring racing driver but it didn't get in the way of his high-octane ambitions.

After a period of recovery, he got back behind the wheel to teach himself how to drive... with his feet!

Using a specially modified Nissan R34 Skyline, the 30-year-old uses his right foot to control the pedals, while his left foot steers. Amazingly, Ostalowski became the first driver with no arms to gain a racing licence.

His current field of expertise is drifting, and in this video he runs circles - quite literally - around Nico Hulkenberg.

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.