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McLaren

Mika Häkkinen

2 titles · 20 wins · 26 poles · 51 podiums

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Driver profile

Born28 Sept 1968
F1 debutUnited States Grand Prix 1991United States GP 1991
Seasons competed11 (1991–2001)
TeamsMcLaren · Team Lotus
First winEuropean Grand Prix 1997European GP 1997
Latest winUnited States Grand Prix 2001United States GP 2001

Career timeline

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World championships2Career total
Grand Prix wins2012.3% win rate
Pole positions2616.0% pole rate
Podium finishes5131.3% of race starts
Fastest laps25Career total
Career points420Career total
Race starts1631991–2001
Laps led1,474Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 165 qualifying entries
Podium rate31.3%Share of race starts
Pole rate16.0%Share of race starts
Best season1st1998
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Year-by-year performance

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