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Game of Thrones is one of the most popular television series in the world at the moment. But what happens when the most popular TV series meets one of the fastest racing series, Formula One? The answer is F1 legend and double world champion, Mika Hakkinen taking GoT star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for a spin in Monaco.

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Danish actor Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister on the show Game of Thrones. In a short clip on Instagram, Mika Hakkinen took the Dane for a ride in the McLaren P1 back in 2018 at the Monaco Grand Prix. The actor was clearly enjoying the experience, and Mika Hakkinen later put up the caption, “What do you think is my Game of Thrones name? Slayer of Tracks?”

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Game of Thrones is currently in its eighth and final season and has already released its first episode. The second one is set to air in two days time on Sunday.

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Dhruv George

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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