Known for

Acting

Born

Sep 28, 1968 (58 years old)

Place of birth

Vantaa, Finland

Mika Häkkinen

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.

Titles

Top Gear

Series • 2002

Tigerenten Club

Series • 1996

Stern TV

Series • 1990

Tooned

Series • 2012

Race to Perfection

Series • 2020

Beyond All Limits

Series • 2022

Schumacher

Movie • 2021

The Team: A Season With McLaren

Series • 1993

F1 2000 Official Review

Movie • 2000

A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

Movie • 2020

The Champion On The Track: The Official Review Of The 1999 FIA Formula One World Championship

Movie • 1999

A Champion and a Gentleman: The Official Review Of The 1996 FIA Formula One World Championship

Movie • 1998

Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend

Movie • 2019

Heroes

Movie • 2020