McLaren honored two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen with a bronze statue at its Woking headquarters, commemorating the "Flying Finn" during the team’s 1000th Grand Prix celebrations. Crafted by motorsport artist Paul Oz, the sculpture depicts Hakkinen’s iconic 1998 Suzuka title celebration, capturing the moment he secured his maiden championship. The statue now stands on McLaren’s Boulevard alongside his MP4/13 car and other legendary figures like Bruce McLaren, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, and Ayrton Senna. Hakkinen himself attended the unveiling with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella, reflecting on the special memory. Brown emphasized McLaren's status as the second-most successful and second-oldest team in F1, highlighting the enduring DNA Bruce McLaren instilled. This celebration of a storied past sets a high bar, pushing the current Woking outfit to continue building on such a dominant legacy as they chase their next championship.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comMCLAREN HONOURS MIKA HAKKINEN WITH BRONZE STATUE AMID 1000TH GRAND PRIX CELEBRATIONS
McLaren honored two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen with a bronze statue at its Woking headquarters, commemorating the "Flying Finn" during the team’s 1000th Grand Prix celebrations. Crafted by motorsport artist Paul Oz, the sculpture depicts Hakkinen’s iconic 1998 Suzuka title celebration, capturing the moment he secured his maiden championship. The statue now stands on McLaren’s Boulevard alongside his MP4/13 car and other legendary figures like Bruce McLaren, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, and Ayrton Senna. Hakkinen himself attended the unveiling with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella, reflecting on the special memory. Brown emphasized McLaren's status as the second-most successful and second-oldest team in F1, highlighting the enduring **DNA** Bruce McLaren instilled. This celebration of a storied past sets a high bar, pushing the current Woking outfit to continue building on such a dominant legacy as they chase their next championship.
