Who were the top 10 drivers of 2023? Karun and Tommo have their say!

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Who were the top 10 drivers of 2023? Karun and Tommo have their say!

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Dec 21, 2023

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Karun Chandhok and Tommo join for our latest pod to rank the ten best drivers of the 2023 season.

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Dec 21, 2023

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Who were the top 10 drivers of 2023? Karun and Tommo have their say!

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