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22 Nov 2006, 16:38 (Ref:1772376)
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Mika Hakkinen might make a comeback?
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22 Nov 2006, 16:44 (Ref:1772384)
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I doubt this is anything more than a bit of PR to get column inches, however I can be a grumpy, cynical, negative git at times....so lets wait & see.
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22 Nov 2006, 17:22 (Ref:1772417)
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I can understand him perhaps testing but I doubt he'll come back full-time.
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22 Nov 2006, 18:20 (Ref:1772454)
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Nothing like a good come back rumour on a slow news day.
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22 Nov 2006, 18:56 (Ref:1772482)
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Its just been confirmed that Mika is to return......
as an ambassador for Johnnie Walker..... Welcome back Mika.... 
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23 Nov 2006, 10:35 (Ref:1772989)
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24 Nov 2006, 00:54 (Ref:1773623)
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 Mind you, I hear that Mika has been seen to down a few of those, too... Maybe it's a Finnish thing.
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22 Nov 2006, 20:47 (Ref:1772533)
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The rumour has been around for a couple of weeks. All that article does is suggest some alternative reasons for it.
As a serious Mika fan, I hope he doesn't come back. I'd much rather keep my memories of his great years. I'm not even happy that he plays around with those German taxis, although I suppose it keeps him out of mischief and in pocket money. 
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22 Nov 2006, 22:48 (Ref:1772634)
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Here we go agin,they were talking about returning to f1 this time last year.
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22 Nov 2006, 22:56 (Ref:1772645)
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Mika is not going to come back and undo his reputation by getting his ass whipped by Alfonso.
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22 Nov 2006, 23:37 (Ref:1772670)
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I'm not too sure he would get his ass whipped - but I agree with you, he won't be back in F1 - his Mrs wouldn't let him!
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22 Nov 2006, 23:49 (Ref:1772675)
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i hope Mika doesn't make a come back like, as good a driver he was i wouldn't like his reputation to end up in tatters!
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23 Nov 2006, 08:37 (Ref:1772863)
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As much as I'd love to see my all-time-fav driver back on track, I seriously doubt there is any chance of it.
Furthermore, I'm not to sure it would do him any good - that ass whipping just might happen if he tries. Testing? Why would he do that??? And, in the end, as Pitstop already sad - his wife (what was her name) wouldn't let him, and since she is one of the main reasons he retired in first place, I don't see her changing her mind. |
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23 Nov 2006, 10:13 (Ref:1772964)
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23 Nov 2006, 11:44 (Ref:1773077)
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23 Nov 2006, 08:55 (Ref:1772882)
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 That article made me laugh soooooooo hard...
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23 Nov 2006, 10:43 (Ref:1772998)
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Guys, off season. It's always like that. Nothing to put in the news, so whatever is worth to get attention... pronto !
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23 Nov 2006, 10:45 (Ref:1773004)
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ITV confirms that Hakkinen is indeed an ambassador for Johnnie Walker.
http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=37983 |
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23 Nov 2006, 10:50 (Ref:1773014)
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If anything he may just do a promo run in one of the cars for Johnnie Walker. I couldnt see it going beyond that.
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23 Nov 2006, 11:25 (Ref:1773056)
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My main thought about these rumours is it goes to show just how popular Mika was/is. Can't think of many other drivers who would invoke such a desire for a return.
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23 Nov 2006, 12:39 (Ref:1773167)
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23 Nov 2006, 13:02 (Ref:1773193)
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Mika was a great driver, it's just funny that his wife seemed to got more TV coverage than he did
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23 Nov 2006, 12:11 (Ref:1773116)
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Yes, I remember her well, I just couldn't remember her name...
P.S. Five years ago, who'd think my 1000nd post would be about Erja Hakkinen??? 
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23 Nov 2006, 13:13 (Ref:1773199)
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So basically it was a load of PR nonsense then - hah - the 1st of many before the real business of racing begins again.
Do the teams actually put a value on how many pages of Autosport they can fill with this rubbish? Then sell that value to potential sponsors..hmmmmm |
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