Leo Kinnunen, F1's first flying Finn, has passed away


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Mika Pauli Häkkinen, also known as 'The Flying Finn' was born on 28th September 1968 in Helsingin Maalai Kunta, Finland. He was the Formula 1 World Champion in the years 1998 and 1999 with McLaren. Among the only three F1 drivers from Finland to win the world championship and the only one to do so on multiple occasions. Currently Mika Häkkinen works in driver management and is also a.


Keke Rosberg, F1's original flying Finn ready, 1982 r/Suomi

Freeze frame: Mika Hakkinen's 'flying Finn' McLaren F1 moment. It's one of the coolest Formula 1 photos ever - Mika Hakkinen flying through the air in Adelaide in his McLaren MP4/8. He recalls that moment along with photographer Mark Sutton, who caught this amazing picture. Author Charles Bradley. Updated Aug 20, 2023, 10:59 AM.


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It's one of the coolest Formula 1 photos ever - Mika Hakkinen flying through the air in Adelaide in his McLaren MP4/8. He recalls that moment along with photographer Mark Sutton, who caught this.


2000 McLaren MP4/15 Mercedes (Mika Hakkinen) The Flying Finn Mclaren Mercedes, Mclaren Mp4

Some maintain that Mika Hakkinen may just have been the fastest driver ever to race a McLaren. So what were the secrets of the enigmatic Finn with the scintillating skills and Mona Lisa smile…?


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Mika Hakkinen - the 'Flying Finn' who won two F1 world championships Finland's Mika Hakkinen won two back-to-back world driver's championships in Formula 1 during the 1998 and 1999 seasons, respectively. Mika Hakkinen celebrates winning the United States GP of 2001. (Image: Twitter) By Shayne Dias | Oct 31, 2021 | 4 Min Read Follow Us


Leo Kinnunen, F1's first flying Finn, has passed away

"What an effort by @ValtteriBottas! 🙌 The Flying Finn achieved @alfaromeoorlen's best qualifying performance in nearly 3️⃣ years with P5! ⭐️ #MiamiGP #F1"


Flying Finn Mika Häkkinen earning his nickname with a jump during practice, Adelaide 1993

McLaren Share In our latest Lights To Flag feature, 'the Flying Finn' opens up about growing up in Finland, recovering from that shocking crash at Adelaide, his championship wins, and what life held in store after retirement.


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Mika Hakkinen Share He never said much, preferring to let his driving speak for itself. And it spoke volumes for the laid-back Flying Finn who always drove flat out. Everybody liked the silent star and nobody begrudged the success of the brave man who was nearly killed before he achieved it.


Flying Finn Bottas holds off late Vettel surge to claim first F1 win

"The Flying Finn " ( Finnish: Lentävä suomalainen, Swedish: Flygande finländaren) is a nickname given to several Finnish athletes who were noted for their speed. Originally, it was given to several Finnish middle and long-distance runners. The term was later extended to notable Finnish racing drivers .


F1 2014 Scenario Mode 20 The Flying Finn YouTube

Mika Pauli Häkkinen [ˈmikɑ ˈhækːinen]; born 28 September 1968), nicknamed "The [1] is a Finnish former racing driver. He won the World Drivers' Championship in , both times driving for . Häkkinen is one of three Formula One drivers from Finland that have won the World Drivers' Championship, and the only one to have done so more than once.


1993 Mika Häkkinen ‘Flying Finn’ Signed Sutton Images Photograph Racing Hall of Fame Collection

Mika Hakkinen aka the Flying Finn, who was Michael Schumacher's popular rival, offered valuable advice to Mick Schumacher to make his way through into one of the teams on the grid in a rather.


Mika Häkkinen Signed 'Flying Finn' Photograph F1 Authentics

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Five reasons Mika Häkkinen is F1's greatest 'Flying Finn' For a small country of only 5.5 million people and a climate suited mainly to rallying, Finland has done remarkably well when it comes to Formula 1.


5 reasons Mika Häkkinen is F1’s greatest ‘Flying Finn’

Mark Sutton @f1sutton (one of the most prominent names in the world of Formula 1 photography, he's been shooting the championship for over 40 years now) shares a heart-warming, wholesome story on his massive role in Mika Häkkinen @f1mikahakkinen getting his iconic nickname, The Flying Finn.


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The rise of the Flying Finn F1 1991 R4 Germany Automobilista 2 YouTube

F1 Legends - Mika Häkkinen - The Story of Flying FinnReuploaded and changed few parts of video, original was taken down by copyright claims.Intro 00:00 - 1:2.