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Ella Hakkinen, the 14-year-old daughter of two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, is added to the McLaren driver development programme.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 10

Mika Hakkinen on his darkest day in F1

30 years ago on this day, Mika Hakkinen lived the darkest day of his Formula 1 career with a terrifying crash in Adelaide ’s Formula 1 career was highlighted by two drivers’ world championships, 20 grand prix victories, 26 pole positions and 25 fastest laps.

Formula One News / HITC / November 2

How Mika Hakkinen figured out how to beat Michael Schumacher in the 1998 F1 Title race

Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher shared some memorable battles in the late 1990s, and the Finn has now explained how he managed to get the better of him before their showdown at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 8

25 years ago, Michael Schumacher put Ferrari back on top in Formula 1

Ferrari had not won the F1 drivers’ title since Jody Scheckter in 1979 when Michael Schumacher prevailed in the 2000 season On 8 October 2000, Michael Schumacher won Ferrari’s first Formula 1 drivers’ title in over two decades.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 7

Formula 1 News: Hakkinen tips daughter Ella for F1 within five years

(GMM) Mika Hakkinen believes his 14-year-old daughter Ella (pictured) could reach Formula 1 within five years – and predicts female drivers will break into the sport by 2030.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 27

Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Hungarian GP race suit sells for €95,650 at auction

Michael Schumacher’s race-worn Ferrari overalls from the 2000 Hungarian Grand Prix sold for €95,650 in a Bonhams Cars auction A race suit worn by the legendary

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 24, 2024

Former F1 Champion Delivers Blow to Red Bull in Bold 2024 Prediction

Former two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen has put forward a bold prediction for the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. With eyes set on the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, Hakkinen anticipates a disruption in Red Bull's dominance, predicting that McLaren and Ferrari will be the prominent contenders for victory.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 9, 2024

Ex-F1 driver insists no one is ‘CATCHING’ the in-form McLaren in 2024

Former Finnish F1 racing driver Mika Hakkinen has backed McLaren as the fastest team in Formula 1 at the moment. The Papayas have shown tremendous pace and prowess in the championship over the past few races.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / September 6, 2024

'It Was Obvious' That Verstappen's Success Could Not Continue Says Hakkinen

Double F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen explained why he believed Max Verstappen's success with Red Bull cannot continue for much longer. The latest Formula 1 race weekend in Italy marked the sixth consecutive weekend without a victory for the Red Bull Racing team and Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 5, 2024

Former F1 Champion Predicted Red Bull Downfall With Blame Put On 'Political Situation At The Team'

Former Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen has offered a sobering analysis of Red Bull Racing's 2024 season, pointing to internal politics and the departure of a key technical figures as the primary reasons for the team's lackluster performance.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / September 5, 2024

Hakkinen Explains How Perez Slows Red Bull's Car Development

Double F1 World Champion Mike Hakkinen discussed how Sergio Perez slows Red Bull Racing's car development. Red Bull's start to the 2024 season looked like a continuation of the dominance we've seen in 2023.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 3, 2024

Mika Hakkinen SLAMS Sergio Perez for not going ‘flat-out’ for Red Bull in 2024 title fight

Sergio Perez has continued to face extreme problems in following up on Max Verstappen‘s performances at Red Bull. The Mexican driver is currently P7 in the drivers’ standings while Verstappen holds the top spot.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 18, 2024

'Walk in the forest,' Valtteri Bottas reveals 'great advice' from childhood hero Mika Hakkinen

Sauber F1 driver Valtteri Bottas mentioned the advice he once received from Mika Hakkinen when asked about the best advice he has received from another racer.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 18, 2024

Mika Hakkinen hails ‘warrior’ Fernando Alonso as he extended his Aston Martin stint till 2026

Fernando Alonso has made the decision to stay in F1 for a few more years after what could be considered a lifetime. The Spaniard recently extended his contract with Aston Martin, and the former F1 world champion, Mika Hakkinen, thinks he is incredibly brave. Fernando Alonso has planned to stay with the team for two more years.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 4, 2024

Ex-F1 champion Mika Hakkinen warns Ferrari about the ‘destructive nature of equal status’ Lewis Hamilton set to join Charles Leclerc in 2025

Recently on his blog, Mika Hakkinen decided to talk in depth about the Ferrari situation. At the start of February, the Italian outfit made an announcement

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 17, 2024

Mika Hakkinen claims he would’ve ‘won 10 F1 titles’ if McLaren had Michael Schumacher’s 'luxury' of private Fiorano track

Michael Schumacher is one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1. The Former driver achieved seven world championships under Benetton and Ferrari.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 12, 2024

Mika Hakkinen warns Lewis Hamilton about the ‘big change’ that comes with his $430 Ferrari deal

At the end of 2024, Lewis Hamilton will mark his departure from Mercedes as he is set to join Ferrari for the 2025 season and beyond. The seven-time F1 world champion used an exit clause in his contract to make sure the unexpected move, which has been a childhood dream of his to occur.