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Title: Mika Hakkinen Returns to McLaren!
Post by: cosworth151 on March 17, 2017, 01:02:17 PM

OK, it's just as a "partner ambassador."

http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/mika-hakkinen-rejoins-mclaren-partner-ambassador-role

Title: Re: Mika Hakkinen Returns to McLaren!
Post by: Dare on March 17, 2017, 10:07:35 PM

He retired too early.Mika had a few more good years left
in him

Title: Re: Mika Hakkinen Returns to McLaren!
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2017, 11:38:57 AM

Talented, but I was never really a fan of his.

Title: Re: Mika Hakkinen Returns to McLaren!
Post by: Jericoke on March 19, 2017, 08:45:17 PM

Quote from: Scott on March 18, 2017, 11:38:57 AM

Talented, but I was never really a fan of his.

He provided a different personality from other F1 drivers of the era.  I think that Finnish drivers get pressured into the whole 'iceman' persona, but it's better than the brashness F1 drivers are known for, or the corporate shills that many are forced to adopt.

I was surprised when he left F1 too.

Title: Re: Mika Hakkinen Returns to McLaren!
Post by: Irisado on March 22, 2017, 10:21:37 PM

He definitely retired too early in my opinion.  He was a very good driver and I liked his rather dry sense of humour.