Mika Häkkinen
Acting • Born 1968-09-28
Biography
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.
Filmography
21 credits
1999 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1999
Self
Monaco Grand Prix, The Legend
Movie • 2019
Self
They've Done It At Last: The Official Review Of The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship
Movie • 2001
Self
Formula One 2000: World Championship Review
Movie • 2001
Self
Heroes
Movie • 2020
Self
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Movie • 2020
Self
Schumacher
Movie • 2021
Self
F1 Review 1999
Movie
Self
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
Down To The Last 30 Minutes: The Official Review Of The 1997 FIA Formula One World Championship
Movie • 1998
Race to Perfection
TV • 2020
Self
Tooned
TV • 2012
Mika
Beyond All Limits
TV • 2022
self
Top Gear
TV • 2002
Self
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
TV • 2011
Self
Goldene Kamera
TV • 1984
Self
Stern TV
TV • 1990
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Tigerenten Club
TV • 1996
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The Team: A Season With McLaren
TV • 1993
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F1 Talks
TV • 2022