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Mika Häkkinen

Finnish|Born: 1968-09-28|19912001

Mika Häkkinen is a Finnish Formula 1 driver who competed between 1991 and 2001, making 163 Grand Prix starts and winning 20 of them. A 2-time World Champion (1998, 1999), Mika recorded 51 podium finishes and 26 pole positions across a career total of 420 championship points.

Mika debuted in Formula 1 in 1991 with Team Lotus. Across 11 seasons, Mika drove for McLaren, Team Lotus. Mika's strongest season for victories was 1998, with 8 race wins for McLaren.

Statistically, Mika won 12.3% of all Grands Prix started. 51 podiums from 163 starts works out to a top-three finish in 31.3% of races. Over the years Mika was partnered with teammates including David Coulthard, Johnny Herbert, Julian Bailey.

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Championships
163
Races
20
Wins
51
Podiums
26
Poles
420
Points

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Teammates

How did Mika perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
2001McLaren17237P5
2000McLaren17489P2
1999McLaren16576P1
1998McLaren168100P1
1997McLaren17127P6
1996McLaren16031P5
1995McLaren16017P7
1994McLaren15026P4
1993McLaren304P15
1992Team Lotus15011P8
1991Team Lotus1502P16

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Mika Häkkinen — F1 career FAQ

How many wins does Mika Häkkinen have?+
Mika Häkkinen has won 20 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1991 and 2001, from 163 career starts — a win rate of 12.3%.
How many World Championships has Mika Häkkinen won?+
Mika Häkkinen is a 2-time Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion, taking titles in 1998, 1999.
How many pole positions does Mika Häkkinen have?+
Mika Häkkinen has 26 Formula 1 pole positions across 163 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Mika Häkkinen have?+
Mika Häkkinen has 51 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 163 starts.
How many F1 career points has Mika Häkkinen scored?+
Mika Häkkinen has scored 420 Formula 1 World Championship points across 163 Grand Prix starts.
When did Mika Häkkinen race in Formula 1?+
Mika Häkkinen competed in Formula 1 from 1991 to 2001, a span of 11 seasons.
Which teams has Mika Häkkinen driven for?+
Mika Häkkinen has driven in Formula 1 for McLaren, Team Lotus.
What nationality is Mika Häkkinen?+
Mika Häkkinen is a Finnish Formula 1 driver.

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