Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen believes that there are only two drivers on the current grid “who can stop Max Verstappen”, at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. The 1998 and 1999 World Champion thinks that Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris are the only drivers capable of denying Verstappen his 17th win of the
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Former F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen has candidly admitted that the current crop of F1 drivers outshine his own capabilities at the zenith of his racing career. Having clinched the championship title twice with McLaren in 1998 and 1999, Hakkinen’s acknowledgment comes as a testament to the remarkable evolution in the sport since his prime
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Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen has questioned whether Red Bull’s current dominance is a “problem” for the sport. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have received criticism for making F1 “boring”, with Lewis Hamilton having called for the FIA to intervene. The Milton Keynes-based team have been unstoppable since the new aerodynamic regulations were
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The resounding success of Netflix’s captivating documentary series, “Drive to Survive,” has undoubtedly transformed Formula 1 into a mainstream spectacle, introducing the sport to a broader audience. However, Mika Hakkinen, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, expresses reservations about the unintended consequences of this newfound popularity, suggesting that the series may have alienated the sport’s
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Mika Hakkinen, a double Formula 1 World Champion, has expressed his belief that Lewis Hamilton’s mindset is no longer fully dedicated to racing and that Formula 1 may no longer hold the same level of importance in his life. As Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes approaches its expiration at the end of 2023, speculation about his
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Double world champion Mika Hakkinen believes McLaren star Lando Norris is “on the same level” as both Ferrari drivers and friend Max Verstappen, with the Finn labelling the 23-year-old as a “super-talented” driver. Norris has certainly achieved an incredible amount since moving to the Woking-based team in 2019, with the British driver having led the
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Double Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen believes Max Verstappen will once again beat team-mate Sergio Pérez, and he claimed that the Mexican is too “obedient”. Verstappen raised his game to another level last season, with the 25-year-old having been virtually untouchable. With 15 wins and 454 points, Verstappen broke the records for most wins
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Max Verstappen was a level above the rest of the drivers on the grid last year, winning a record shattering 15 races on the way to his second consecutive world championship. The only black mark on his almost flawless 2022 record is the fact that he appeared to struggle at street circuits, often being outperformed
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When George Russell signed for Mercedes ahead of the 2022 season, he would have been excited at the prospect of learning from seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. As it turned out, the 24-year-old shockingly managed to outscore the 38-year-old in his debut season with the team, despite previously having only fought towards the back of
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Double World Champion Mika Hakkinen believes street circuits are “brilliant” for Formula 1, with tracks like Monaco giving fans the ultimate “luxury” experience that a “luxury business” like F1 can offer. The 1998 and 1999 World Champion’s opinion on street circuits is the complete opposite to fellow double World Champion Max Verstappen, who recently told
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