Mika Häkkinen

A two-time consecutive World Champion with McLaren-Mercedes, Mika Häkkinen was known as 'The Flying Finn' for his ice-cool demeanor and explosive one-lap speed. His epic late-1990s rivalry with Michael Schumacher produced some of the era's most thrilling moments. Häkkinen's career is also a story of resilience, having made a miraculous comeback from a near-fatal crash in 1995. His clinical, precise driving under pressure and his role in McLaren's success against Ferrari secure his place among the elite.