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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard

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27th September 2025

Mika Häkkinen is a retired Finnish Formula 1 driver and two-time World Champion (1998 & 1999) with McLaren. Known as "The Flying Finn," he was one of Michael Schumacher's fiercest rivals during the late 1990s. Häkkinen was renowned for his exceptional speed, smooth driving style, and ability to handle pressure.

Häkkinen won back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999 with McLaren-Mercedes. Häkkinen has 20 Grand Prix Wins including legendary victories like the 2000 Belgian GP, where he pulled off one of F1’s greatest overtakes on Schumacher. He suffered a life-threatening accident during practice for the Australian GP but made a remarkable comeback. Häkkinen left F1 at the peak of his career, later competing in DTM and remaining involved in motorsport. After F1, Häkkinen pursued a quieter life but stayed connected to racing as an ambassador, coach, and occasional competitor. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest Finnish drivers in history.

David Coulthard is a retired Scottish Formula 1 driver and television commentator. He raced in F1 from 1994 to 2008 for teams like Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull, winning 13 Grand Prix races. After retiring, he became a well-known pundit for F1 coverage and continues to be involved in motorsports.

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