Mika Häkkinen  
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Birthdate:  September 28th, 1968
Nationality:   Finnish
Residence:  Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height:  6' 0" (1.79 m)
Weight:  155 lbs. (70.2 kg)
   
 


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   Mika Häkkinen has had a slow rise to the great success he has experienced in Formula 1. He made an impressive debut with Lola in 1991, where he routinely outpaced his team-mates. Then, in 1993, he would start his infamous relationship with McLaren, as he replaced the under performing Michael Andretti for the final three races. From then on his career follows the quality of the McLaren cars; quick in 1994 with teammate Ayrton Senna and then slow in 1995 as Honda left the team. Despite the poor car Mika had some impressive drives, and then by 1996 Mercedes joined the team, a move which was destined for greatness. After two seasons of rebuilding, Mika finally saw success, which came with impressive back-to-back World Championships.  After 2001 Mika hung up his helmet in retirement from Formula 1.


Racing Career

2002  Retired from Racing
2001  Formula 1 (McLaren): 5th
2000  Formula 1 (McLaren): 2nd
1999  Formula 1 (McLaren): 1st
1998  Formula 1 (McLaren): 1st
1997  Formula 1 (McLaren): 6th
1996  Formula 1 (McLaren): 5th
1995  Formula 1 (McLaren): 7th
1994  Formula 1 (McLaren): 4th
1993  Formula 1 (McLaren): 15th
1992  Formula 1 (Lola): 8th.
1991  Formula 1 (Lola): 15th
1990  British F3: Champion
1989  British F3: 7th
1988  Opel Lotus Euroseries: 1st
1987  Finnish FF1600: 1st
1986  Karting
 


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