Mika Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen, born on September 28, 1968, in Vantaa, Finland, is a former Finnish racing driver who won the Formula 1 World Championship twice in 1998 and 1999, driving for McLaren. Known for his exceptional speed and precision, Hakkinen is often regarded as one of the best drivers of his era. His intense rivalry with Michael Schumacher and his dramatic on-track battles have left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Born on Sep 28, 1968 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 12,479 | $272,000 | 613$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,226 | $31,000 | 29$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,294 | $2,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 4 | 84,949,977 | 56,286 | $3,243,000 | 2,185$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Portugal:
Mika Hakkinen is referenced as the last driver to lead McLaren to a double championship before Lando Norris.
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United Kingdom:
Mika Häkkinen was the last McLaren driver to win the championship before Lando Norris.
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Estonia:
Mika Hakkinen's daughter, Ella, is set to join the F1 Academy series in 2027.
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Finland:
Ella's father Mika Häkkinen drove for McLaren from 1993 to 2001.
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Liechtenstein:
Mika Hakkinen is mentioned in the context of competitive racing during the 1990s.
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North Macedonia:
Mika Hakkinen is one of the drivers with the most pole positions at the Sao Paulo circuit.
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Costa Rica:
Mika Hakkinen is a two-time Formula 1 world champion who was noted for his intense rivalry with Michael Schumacher.
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Switzerland:
Mika Häkkinen, Schumacher's rival, acknowledged Schumacher's achievement and expressed respect for his performance.
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Kazakhstan:
Mika Hakkinen is mentioned as the driver who reportedly tested the engine designed for the Formula 1 car.
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Austria:
Mika Hakkinen is known for his legendary overtaking maneuver against Michael Schumacher in Spa.
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