← Back

Mika Häkkinen

Mika Häkkinen

Born: 1968-09-28 • Vantaa, Finland

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.

Filmography
Schumacher poster
Schumacher
2021 • Self
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story poster
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
2020 • Self
Heroes poster
Heroes
2020 • Self
Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend poster
Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend
2019 • Self
Formula One 2000: World Championship Review poster
Formula One 2000: World Championship Review
2001 • Self
They've Done It At Last: The Official Review Of The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship poster
They've Done It At Last: The Official Review Of The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship
2001 • Self
1999 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review poster
1999 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1999 • Self
The Champion On The Track: The Official Review Of The 1999 FIA Formula One World Championship poster
The Champion On The Track: The Official Review Of The 1999 FIA Formula One World Championship
1999
A Champion and a Gentleman: The Official Review Of The 1996 FIA Formula One World Championship poster
A Champion and a Gentleman: The Official Review Of The 1996 FIA Formula One World Championship
1998
Down To The Last 30 Minutes: The Official Review Of The 1997 FIA Formula One World Championship poster
Down To The Last 30 Minutes: The Official Review Of The 1997 FIA Formula One World Championship
1998
F1 Review 1999 poster
F1 Review 1999
— • Self