When did Mika Hakkinen win the World Championship?

He went on to win eight races of the 1998 season, securing the World Drivers’ Championship at the season-ending Japanese Grand Prix; his success also helped McLaren secure the World Constructors’ Championship. Häkkinen repeated his World Championship success in 1999, taking five victories.

Where was Mika Hakkinen born and raised in Finland?

Häkkinen was born in Helsingin maalaiskunta (now Vantaa), Finland on 28 September 1968 to Harri, a shortwave radio operator and a part-time taxi driver, and Aila Häkkinen, who worked as a secretary.

How did Mika Hakkinen win the Macau Grand Prix?

In November, Häkkinen entered the Macau Grand Prix where he drove to pole position and won the first heat of the event. He retired from the second heat due to a last-lap collision with German Formula Three driver and future F1 rival Michael Schumacher, who was classified as the overall winner.

When did Mika Hakkinen retire from Formula 1?

Häkkinen repeated his World Championship success in 1999, taking five victories. He finished as runner-up in the Drivers’ Championship in 2000, behind Michael Schumacher and secured two more victories in 2001 before announcing a sabbatical from the sport, which became full-time retirement in mid-2002.

Why did Mika Hakkinen retire from karting in 1986?

Häkkinen went to Parma to participate in the World Kart Championship where he retired before the event’s final heat due to a mechanical problem. In 1986, he reached his third consecutive Formula Nordic 100cc title and also took part in karting events across Europe. To further fund his career, Häkkinen got a job with a friend repairing bicycles.

Where did Mika Hakkinen finish in Formula Ford?

Häkkinen also entered two races of the EDFA 1600 Championship and raced in the Formula Ford Festival held at Brands Hatch, where he finished in seventh position. In 1988, Häkkinen entered the EFDA Formula GM Lotus Euroseries with the Dragon team, where he secured four victories and finished the runner-up in the championship, behind Allan McNish.