Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Consistent and quick, Hakkinen scored points in over half his races and took to the top of the podium 20 times. In their 11 years as rivals, only Michael Schumacher achieved more, and Schumacher himself said that the opponent he most respected was Hakkinen.
Superb driver and gent. Lacking in the hype 'entertainment' F1 era currently is a driver of this caliber and temperament. Unique and intelligent, eloquent.
Discreet, and modest, Mika Hakkinen was soon forgotten by the public at large. A fast and intelligent driver who knew when it was time to retire. I wish there was more racers like Hakkinen on the grid these days.
Happy Birthday to the Flying Finn ! .Actually saw him last night with David Coulthard they are doing a show together
