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Mika Häkkinen
Mika Häkkinen is a Finnish racing driver who raced in Formula 1 from 1991 to 2001. A two-time World Champion (1998, 1999), he took 20 wins, 51 podiums and 26 poles from 161 Grand Prix starts.
161
Grand Prix starts
20
Wins
51
Podiums
26
Pole positions
2
World titles
12.4%
Win rate
Mika Häkkinen World Championships
Mika Häkkinen won the drivers’ title 2 times, in 1998, 1999.
Teams Mika Häkkinen drove for
Across 11 seasons, Mika Häkkinen raced for Lotus, McLaren.
Race wins came with McLaren.
Circuits Mika Häkkinen has won at
Mika Häkkinen has taken at least one Grand Prix victory at 14 different circuits: Catalunya, Hockenheimring, Hungaroring, Indianapolis, José Carlos Pace, Jerez, Melbourne, Monaco, Gilles Villeneuve, Nürburgring, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Red Bull Ring, Suzuka.
Seasons Mika Häkkinen competed in
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.
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Mika Häkkinen: frequently asked questions
- How many races has Mika Häkkinen won?
- Mika Häkkinen has won 20 Formula 1 Grands Prix from 161 starts — a win rate of 12.4%. Those wins came with McLaren.
- How many World Championships has Mika Häkkinen won?
- Mika Häkkinen has won 2 Formula 1 World Championships, in 1998, 1999.
- Which teams did Mika Häkkinen drive for?
- Mika Häkkinen raced for Lotus, McLaren in Formula 1.
- When did Mika Häkkinen race in Formula 1?
- Mika Häkkinen competed in Formula 1 between 1991 and 2001, across 11 seasons.
- How many pole positions does Mika Häkkinen have?
- Mika Häkkinen took 26 pole positions in Formula 1 qualifying.