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Mika Pauli Häkkinen (Finnish: [ˈmikɑ ˈhækːinen] ⓘ; born 28 September 1968), nicknamed "The Flying Finn", is a Finnish former racing driver. He won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1998 and 1999, both times driving for McLaren.
Häkkinen won in Australia, Brazil, Spain, Monaco, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and Japan. He became the winner of the Formula 1 World Championship by a wide margin and gave Mercedes-Benz the title of the constructors' championship after 43 years.
Mika Hakkinen. He never said much, preferring to let his driving speak for itself. And it spoke volumes for the laid-back Flying Finn who always drove flat out. Everybody liked the silent star and nobody begrudged the success of the brave man who was nearly killed before he achieved it.
Jun 4, 2020 · Top 10 Moments Of Mika Hakkinen Brilliance. The Finn was famed for his raw speed but also his fearlessness and cunning, all of which earned him two-world titles and a devoted following from ...
A new documentary on F1 TV – Greatest Comebacks: Mika Hakkinen – gives the inside story of Hakkinen’s journey through Formula 1. From his “leap of faith” jump up from F3 to make his F1 debut with Lotus in 1991, through the years following his switch to McLaren in 1993, those involved share their memories.
Winning consecutive World Championships in 1998 and 1999, Mika shares fantastic stories from his career with 20 Formula One victories and 51 top-three podium finishes to his name.🏆 Beyond his on-track prowess, Häkkinen is revered for his sportsmanship and resilience.
Jul 14, 2022 · Mika Hakkinen’s speed, skill and determination behind the wheel was such that the great Michael Schumacher named him as the most challenging rival he ever fa...
Dec 19, 2022 · Mika Häkkinen became a double F1 world champion in his own inimitable style – read why he should be voted into this year's Hall of Fame, and see the other candidates. Häkkinen – the rival who Schumacher truly respected. Paul-Henri Cahier/Getty Images.
Oct 20, 2019 · This month marks 20 years since Mika Hakkinen won his second and final world title in Japan. Through the prism of that victory, and his similar title triumph at the same track 12 months earlier, David Tremayne - who witnessed every one of Hakkinen's 161 Grand Prix starts - reflects on the Flying Finn’s career and legacy….
Mika Hakkinen, two-time Formula One world champion, forged a successful career during his time at McLaren. Mika was a highly respected member of the McLaren family.
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