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F1: Beyond The Grid
30 Days of BTG: Day 9 – Heikki Kovalainen on bets with Hamilton and winning in Hungary
Feb 6, 2024
09:44
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Heikki Kovalainen, Lewis Hamilton's teammate, talks about their friendly bets and Hamilton's competitive spirit. He also reflects on his unexpected victory in the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, despite doubts and tire wear issues of competitors. Ron Dennis congratulates him on the radio, making it a special moment.
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- Lewis Hamilton consistently pushed Heikki Kovalainen to his limits, resulting in a draining experience for Kovalainen in the second half of the 2009 season.
- Heikki Kovalainen's victory in the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix was a result of a different tire strategy and Lewis Hamilton's tire failure near the end of the race.
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Challenging Lewis Hamilton: The Energetic Stretch
Heikki Kovalainen reflects on his time as Lewis Hamilton's teammate in Formula One, acknowledging that Hamilton was consistently faster and he had to constantly push himself to match him. Kovalainen admits that this ultimately drained his energy and affected his performance in the second half of the 2009 season, leading to mistakes and a widening performance gap. Despite the challenges, Kovalainen acknowledges Hamilton's greatness and highlights his fighting spirit.
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