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Mika Häkkinen
HÄK Finnish 57 yrs
2x World Champion
"Häkkinen combined Finnish determination with breathtaking speed, producing some of the most spectacular drives in F1 history."
99
Starts
20
Wins
42
Podiums
26
Poles
0
FL
360
Points
Championship Best: 1st
Profile
Mika Häkkinen was Michael Schumacher's fiercest rival during the late 1990s, winning back-to-back championships with McLaren in 1998 and 1999. His natural speed and bravery made him one of the fastest drivers of his era.
Source: Wikipedia
Driving Style
Breathtakingly fast with exceptional car control, particularly on the limit.
raw speed overtaking qualifying pace
Team History
McLaren
1996-2001 Notable Wins
Australian Grand Prix 1998
Championship-winning season opener
Belgian Grand Prix 2000
Famous overtake of Schumacher around the outside at Spa
Championship Results
| Year | Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | P1 | 100 | |
| 1999 | P1 | 76 |
Records
Back-to-back World Champion (1998-1999) 20 race wins 26 pole positions