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RacingNews365·Sep 3

F1 teams handed 'crucify' warning as Ferrari singled out

Mika Hakkinen has addressed the team orders situation in F1 after the issue came to the fore at Zandvoort.

RacingNews365·Aug 14

Jos Verstappen claims historic podium as Mika Hakkinen serves race ban - On This Day

The 1994 Hungarian Grand Prix was a wild one, 32 years ago today!

motorsport.com·Aug 13

Mika Hakkinen reveals why McLaren rivalry with David Coulthard never boiled over

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has opened up about working alongside David Coulthard at McLaren, explaining that a shared belief in the Woking outfit's future success prevented on-track collisions from affecting their working relationship. Coulthard and Hakkinen reflected on their long stint as McLaren team-mates, which resulted in two drivers' titles for the Finnish driver and a ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 9

Mika Hakkinen urges McLaren not to "rock the boat" with Max Verstappen move

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has warned McLaren against pursuing Max Verstappen, advising his former team to protect its internal team spirit and avoid "rocking the boat" amid midseason driver market speculation. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, the Finnish legend addressed the ongoing F1 'silly season' and persistent ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Aug 7

McLaren legend recalls major dilemma after near-death F1 crash

Formula 1 legend Mika Hakkinen has opened up on the dilemma he faced when recovering from a near-death crash when driving for McLaren.

motorsport.com·Aug 7

Mika Hakkinen reveals doubts over F1 return after life-threatening crash in 1995

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed he seriously questioned his future in motor racing following his life-threatening crash at the 1995 Australian Grand Prix. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, Hakkinen detailed the psychological and physical hurdles he faced following the accident in Adelaide that left him with a ...Keep reading

espn.com·Aug 6

Hakkinen: Verstappen would rock boat at McLaren

Former McLaren world champion Mika Hakkinen has questioned why his old team would "rock the boat" by trying to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

motorsport.com·Jun 18

McLaren honours Mika Hakkinen with bronze statue amid 1000th grand prix celebrations

McLaren has unveiled a stunning bronze statue of two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen at its Woking headquarters, commemorating the 'Flying Finn' as part of the team's 1000th grand prix celebrations. Crafted by renowned motorsport artist Paul Oz, the sculpture shows Hakkinen celebrating at the season finale at Suzuka, where he won his maiden title in 1998. The statue takes pride of ...Keep reading

Crash.net·May 21

Why one F1 legend’s daughter doesn’t like to bring him to many races

Ella Hakkinen has explained why she doesn’t bring her F1 world champion father Mika to races

motorsport.com·Apr 29

On this day: Mika Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak

On 29 April 2001, Mika Hakkinen retired from the lead of Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix on the very last lap. The two-time world champion was having a tough time in what would transpire to be his last season in F1. Hakkinen crashed out of the Australian GP due to a suspension failure when running second, finished a lowly sixth in a mixed-weather Sepang race and stalled on the Interlagos grid ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Apr 12

F1 legend backs daughter for racing success after single-seater debut

Ella Hakkinen, daughter of Formula 1 legend Mika, launched her single-seater career with a debut weekend in the Formula 4 Central European Zone Championship at the Red Bull Ring. The 15-year-old joined Jenzer Motorsport for her first outing in single-seater cars and immediately faced a 27-car grid filled with emerging talent. Hakkinen lined up sixth […]

Crash.net·Apr 10

Legendary F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen's daughter makes her racing debut this weekend

The daughter of two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen is making her single-seater debut.