Mika Hakkinen might make a comeback? - Page 2

strider · 24 Nov 2006, 00:54 (Ref:1773623)

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Originally Posted by av8rirl

I think his fellow countryman (whose name is spelled with most of the same letters) does a pretty good job as "ambassador" for Johnie Walker!!!!

I think he prefers vodka!

Mind you, I hear that Mika has been seen to down a few of those, too... Maybe it's a Finnish thing.

kmsport · 24 Nov 2006, 09:16 (Ref:1773836)

Yes, Wodka is almost as natural to Finns as it is to those from Russia. It has amazing warming qualities, the higher in quality it gets! Ahahaha!
But, I wondered to myself today, if Mikka did make a comeback - he would be 38 ish...? Right? How old was Nige when he made his post Ayrton comeback? He won races.
Personally, I feel it may be a refreshing injection that could be "re" introduced into the almost, currently, "clinical" system one may find F1 to have become.

Marbot · 24 Nov 2006, 10:23 (Ref:1773900)

Official:Mika Hakkinen will not be driving for Mclaren in 2007.

Gt_R · 28 Nov 2006, 18:31 (Ref:1776868)

But he'd be running a test session for Mclaren this month, from what i hear!

I sure look forward to see him back, even if it's for one session.

kipper · 28 Nov 2006, 18:53 (Ref:1776881)

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Originally Posted by kmsport

But, I wondered to myself today, if Mikka did make a comeback - he would be 38 ish...? Right? How old was Nige when he made his post Ayrton comeback? He won races..

Mansell was 41 when he returned to Williams to do a couple of races for Williams, although the differenences between Hakkinen and Mansell is that Mansell had only been out of F1 for 18 months, plus had been racing Indy Cars. Also, I wouldn't have said that Mansell's performances when he did return were that sparkling. In a way, I'm sort of glad that Hakkinen hasn't made a comeback - at least it allows for his accomplishments to be untarnished by potentially lack lustre performances and he can say that he left F1 at the peak of his abilities, which can't be a bad thing.

mountainstar · 28 Nov 2006, 22:04 (Ref:1776998)

I don't think age is as big as deal as many want to make it out to be, especially if you are fit and motivated. I could see Mika being involved this year testing which would make some sense. He has a lot of experience and it's a great way to drive an F1 car without all the hassle with endless travel and other pressures.

Down F0rce · 29 Nov 2006, 12:45 (Ref:1777736)

Mika will test for McLaren tommorow.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=38025

Big Mac · 29 Nov 2006, 12:58 (Ref:1777744)

Interesting. It reminds me of the setup McLaren had in 1995/96 before Prost ran off and bought Ligier....

b1ackcr0w · 29 Nov 2006, 15:24 (Ref:1777837)

It might make a lot of sense to Mika to do some testing. a) Ron trusts him and it would be a great foil to Hamilton's inexperience to have 2 WDC's around the place while bringing the youngster on. b) Hakk is a renoun car killer, if you're trying to test a car for reliability, if it can stand up to the Hakk, it'll pretty much stand up to anybody.

Bononi's probably right though. A heck of a lot of stuff and nonsense gets spouted this time of year.

mjstallard · 29 Nov 2006, 17:47 (Ref:1777934)

It's not a race drive, but it'll do for me for now...so glad to see Mika back in F1 in some shape or form, whatever it is!

Marbot · 29 Nov 2006, 18:42 (Ref:1777981)

Mika insists that it's not just a fun run.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/55827

Down F0rce · 29 Nov 2006, 19:35 (Ref:1778021)

Spkyer still haven't announced a number two yet...

strider · 29 Nov 2006, 22:27 (Ref:1778134)

I think Mika's quite brave. He could end up looking a bit daft, but he's definitely taking it very seriously.

As an aside, looking at the times from the first two days of testing, it looks as though the new Bridgestones might just suit the McLaren rather well straightaway; more so than the Renault...

**Bononi** · 29 Nov 2006, 23:33 (Ref:1778178)

It's not for fun, that's for sure. The problem is the press and the readers, this is for fun.

Marbot · 30 Nov 2006, 00:25 (Ref:1778207)

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Originally Posted by strider

As an aside, looking at the times from the first two days of testing, it looks as though the new Bridgestones might just suit the McLaren rather well straightaway; more so than the Renault...

Don't go giving Fisi excuses to use.

It's perhaps just a tad early to be making any sort of predictions.

Marbot · 30 Nov 2006, 08:47 (Ref:1778344)

The "Hak" on track!

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=135993

http://www.f1racing.net/en/gallery.php?catID=2054

Raglanparade · 30 Nov 2006, 08:55 (Ref:1778351)

Anyone know what times he set ? if any ?

Marbot · 30 Nov 2006, 08:59 (Ref:1778355)

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Originally Posted by Raglanparade

Anyone know what times he set ? if any ?

Give him chance!

Andrew2001 · 30 Nov 2006, 10:17 (Ref:1778420)

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Originally Posted by mjstallard

It's not a race drive, but it'll do for me for now...so glad to see Mika back in F1 in some shape or form, whatever it is!

I second that.

Andrew2001 · 30 Nov 2006, 10:19 (Ref:1778422)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

Don't go giving Fisi excuses to use.

It's perhaps just a tad early to be making any sort of predictions.

Now, that comment couldn't be more truthful... poor Giancarlo...how amateur will this new young Finn make him look...

Sodemo · 30 Nov 2006, 10:57 (Ref:1778459)

16 seconds off the pace (apparently).

darcym · 30 Nov 2006, 11:55 (Ref:1778520)

I can't believe that !

although mika looked a little cramped in the cockpit and appeared to sit a little higher than he used to.

It was nice to see that familier helmet back in a McLaren though

Marbot · 30 Nov 2006, 13:29 (Ref:1778610)

Give him chance!

Attila · 30 Nov 2006, 13:31 (Ref:1778612)

Well it seems that he is only 3s off the pace at arround noon. That is pretty surprising if you ask me...

mjstallard · 30 Nov 2006, 13:42 (Ref:1778619)

Faster Mika, faster!!!

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