Mika Häkkinen

Two-time Formula One World Champion and former McLaren driver, known as the 'Flying Finn' for his speed and calm racecraft; guest of the episode reflecting on his career, near-fatal 1995 crash, rivalry with Michael Schumacher, and lessons on high performance.

Best podcasts with Mika Häkkinen

Ranked by the Snipd community

22 snips

Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 37min

Mika Häkkinen: When F1 Was Fearless - Beating Schumacher & The Crash That Changed Everything (E377)

Mika Häkkinen, the two-time Formula One World Champion known as the 'Flying Finn', dives into his remarkable career and near-fatal 1995 crash that changed his life. He reflects on his legendary rivalry with Michael Schumacher and the psychological tactics at play during their contests. Mika discusses the Finnish mentality that kept him calm under pressure and shares insights on teamwork and leadership from McLaren’s glory days. He also touches on the importance of knowing when to retire and how to maintain high performance both on and off the track.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app