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  • F1 Explains Becoming F1 World Champion - with Mika Hakkinen (Season 3, Episode 39)
  • Podcast Episode | 23 min | Sport

F1 Explains

Becoming F1 World Champion - with Mika Hakkinen (Season 3, Episode 39)
Podcast Episode | 23 min | Sport

What does a 'Formula 1' driver need to become a World Champion? Can they really approach a title decider as if it's any other race? And is it better to be leading the way or chasing? Ahead of this weekend's three-way title showdown between...See moreWhat does a 'Formula 1' driver need to become a World Champion? Can they really approach a title decider as if it's any other race? And is it better to be leading the way or chasing? Ahead of this weekend's three-way title showdown between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen joins Christian Hewgill in the 'Yas Marina' paddock to explain what it takes to achieve motorsport's biggest prize. Mika remembers the moment in his career when he knew he could win a championship, how that changed his mentality and the approach he took to his title deciders in 1998 and 1999. Written by 'F1 Explains' & Britrick_c21 See less
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Jamie Smith (producer)
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Updated Dec 5, 2025

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Dec 5, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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Christian Hewgill
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Mika Häkkinen
Self - former F1 driver & 2-times World Champion Self - former F1 driver & 2-times World Champion   See fewer
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