Mika Häkkinen

Former racing driver

Finnish Vantaa, Finland

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer racing driver
NationalityFinnish
Date of Birth28/09/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceVantaa, Finland

Latest News about Mika Häkkinen

03/09/2026

Häkkinen warned that fans would strongly react if Formula 1 teams used team orders in the 2026 title fight. The comments came during coverage of the close championship battle and reflected his view on how teams should manage competing drivers.

06/08/2026

Häkkinen commented publicly on McLaren’s driver-market position ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing the team should not disrupt its current lineup for Max Verstappen. His remarks were covered by major motorsport outlets during the ongoing 2026 F1 season.

20/06/2026

McLaren unveiled a bronze statue honoring Mika Häkkinen as part of its 1,000th Grand Prix celebrations. The tribute recognized his status as one of the team’s most successful and popular drivers.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMika Pauli Häkkinen
Known ForTwo-time Formula One World Champion
Career Span1991-2001

Family

FatherHarri Häkkinen
MotherAila Häkkinen

Career

SportFormula One
Teams
  • Lotus
  • McLaren
World Championships
  • 1998
  • 1999
Formula One Debut1991
Retired2001

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/F1MikaHakkinen

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started karting at a young age.
2. Is widely known as the Flying Finn.
3. Won the British Formula 3 Championship in 1990.
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