Mika Häkkinen

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Mika Häkkinen

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Sep 28, 1968 (56 years old)

Mika Häkkinen

Known For

Beyond All Limits
0h 24m
TV Show 2022

Beyond All Limits

Delve into the psyche of the Formula 1 driver. Former...

F1 Talks
TV Show 2022

F1 Talks

In this two-part Viaplay Original, Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard and...

Schumacher
1h 52m
Movie 2021

Schumacher

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an...

Race to Perfection
1h 20m
TV Show 2020

Race to Perfection

With unseen archive footage and interviews with the sport's greatest...

A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
1h 32m
Movie 2020

A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five...

Heroes
Movie 2020

Heroes

"Heroes" tells the story of five legends of motorsport, whose...

Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend
0h 55m
Movie 2019

Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend

Prince Albert presents this revealing documentary about how the world's...

They've Done It At Last: The Official Review Of The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship
2h 10m
Movie 2001

They've Done It At Last: The Official Review Of The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship

2000 heralded another season packed full of exciting Formula One...

A Champion and a Gentleman: The Official Review Of The 1996 FIA Formula One World Championship
1h 30m
Movie 1998

A Champion and a Gentleman: The Official Review Of The 1996 FIA Formula One World Championship

Right from the opening round of the 1996 FIA Formula...

Down To The Last 30 Minutes: The Official Review Of The 1997 FIA Formula One World Championship
2h 10m
Movie 1998

Down To The Last 30 Minutes: The Official Review Of The 1997 FIA Formula One World Championship

Excitement and ultimately triumph for F1's newest hero in a...

Biography

Mika Häkkinen is a legendary Formula One driver known for his remarkable skill and determination on the racetrack. Häkkinen made his Formula One debut in 1991 with Team Lotus before moving to McLaren in 1993. His career peaked during the late 1990s when he won back-to-back Drivers' Championships in 1998 and 1999 with McLaren-Mercedes, famously battling against rivals like Michael Schumacher. Häkkinen was admired for his cool demeanor under pressure and his exceptional speed, earning him the nickname "The Flying Finn." After a serious crash in 1995, Häkkinen made a remarkable comeback and went on to become one of the most successful Finnish drivers in Formula One history. Following his retirement from F1 in 2001, he has remained active in motorsport as a brand ambassador and mentor to young drivers, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of racing.