News Details
Hakkinen heads back to McLaren as 'partner ambassador'
XPB Images
Mika Hakkinen is heading back to the team which brought him his two world championships, joining McLaren as a 'partner ambassador'. The 48-year-old Finn enjoyed a nine-year spell with McLaren, running in 130 Grand Prix and collecting 20 race wins. He will now work alongside company executive Zak Brown as well as with McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt. "I've always considered McLaren to be my home in Formula 1, and I still have an enormous place in my heart for everyone in the team," said the Finn, a 20-time grand prix winner. "Of course, the past few years for McLaren haven't been easy, but I've always believed that it's only a matter of 'when'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Häkkinen rejoins McLaren as ambassador
– Double World Champion Mika Häkkinen has rejoined McLaren, taking...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Mika Häkkinen becomes McLaren Partner Ambassador
McLaren has announced that two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hakkinen rejoins McLaren in partner ambassador role
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen has rejoined the McLaren...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
John Surtees dies aged 83
Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died,...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez assesses his Ducati future beyond 2026...
Nine-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will be a key figure in the rider...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes,...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon awarded prestigious New Zealand honor
To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Exclusive: Nolan Siegel on hot seat entering contract...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
AFCON 2025: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang banned, coaching...
The Gabon government has suspended the men's national team, banning...
14m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Tactics Column: Aggressive press and Hincapie tweak...
A game of two halves? Not quite. Arsenal finished 2025 with a resounding...
6h ago from Arseblog.com
Man United could make January move for Arsenal...
Manchester United could reportedly be ready to make a move for Rennes...
15h ago from CaughtOffside.com
A New Year's Day ramble
Good morning everyone, and welcome to 2026. Here's a quick New Year's Day...
20h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 fans stunned after Valtteri Bottas delivers New Year...
Cadillac F1 star Valtteri Bottas ushered in the... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri finds 'forever' McLaren comfort in bid for...
It was a tough end to the 2025 F1 season for... Read More »
4m ago from RacingNews365.com
Danica Patrick Net Worth vs Kyle Larson Net Worth: Racing...
Danica Patrick and Kyle Larson have both amassed... Read More »
8h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
