The Stats
Age: 55 | GPs: 161 | Titles: 2 | Wins: 20 | Poles: 26 | Podiums: 51
| Full Name | Mika Pauli Häkkinen |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/68 |
| Place of Birth | Helsingin maalaiskunta, Finland |
| Teams | Lotus, McLaren |
| First Entry | US 91 |
| First Podium | Japan 93 |
| First Win | Europe 97 |
| Last Win | US 01 |
| Last Entry | Japan 01 |
| Most Successful Track | Barcelona, Spain | 3 wins |
The Bio
Mika Häkkinen never said much, preferring to let his driving speak for itself. And it spoke volumes for the laid-back Flying Finn who always drove flat out. Everybody liked the silent star and nobody begrudged the success of the brave man who was nearly killed before he achieved it.
Consistent as well as quick, he scored points in over half his races, taking his lopsided grin to the top of the podium on 20 occasions. In their 11 years as rivals the only driver who achieved more was Michael Schumacher and the German said the opponent he most respected was Häkkinen.
The Photos
