Editing Mika Häkkinen (section)

====1999====
[[File:Mika Hakkinen 1999 Canada.jpg|thumb|right|Häkkinen driving for McLaren at the [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix]], where he drove to his third victory of the season]]
Häkkinen remained at McLaren for [[1999 Formula One season|1999]], with Coulthard partnering him for the upcoming season. The team suffered problems with their car, the [[McLaren MP4/14]], during pre-season testing, resulting in a lack of preparation. Despite these setbacks, Häkkinen was confident going into the season, saying: "I've gained confidence and experience and am more relaxed. With this title I no longer have to tell myself every morning I can win, to put pressure on myself."<ref name="hakkinen99">{{cite web|last=Tytler|first=Ewan|title=Deconstructing Mika: What Happened at McLaren in 99?|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/99/jpn/tytler.html|work=Atlas F1|publisher=Haymarket Publications|date=3 November 1999|access-date=5 September 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071609/http://www.atlasf1.com/99/jpn/tytler.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

At the opening round in [[1999 Australian Grand Prix|Australia]], Häkkinen was forced into retiring as his car developed a throttle issue.<ref name="hakkinen99"/> However, he managed his first victory of the season in [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|Brazil]], despite his car developing a gearbox problem early in the race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hakkinen takes Brazilian Grand Prix|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/316816.stm|work=BBC News|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=28 April 1999|access-date=5 September 2014|archive-date=30 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530100032/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/formula_1/316816.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Häkkinen retired from the race in [[1999 San Marino Grand Prix|San Marino]] when he collided with a barrier while leading.<ref>{{cite web|title=San Marino GP: Hakkinen out|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/4944|work=Autosport|publisher=Haymarket Publications|access-date=3 May 2015|date=2 May 1999|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924123413/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/4944|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[1999 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco Grand Prix]], Häkkinen finished in third place, having slid on oil left on the track surface in the race. He followed up the results by having consecutive victories in the races held in [[1999 Spanish Grand Prix|Spain]] and [[1999 Canadian Grand Prix|Canada]]. Häkkinen took a second-place finish in [[1999 French Grand Prix|France]], and was forced into another retirement in [[1999 British Grand Prix|Britain]], as a result of a wheel failure.<ref name="hakkinen99"/> During the [[1999 Austrian Grand Prix|Austrian Grand Prix]], Häkkinen who started from [[pole position]], was hit by Coulthard from behind and rejoined at the back of the field. Häkkinen eventually finished in 3rd place.<ref>{{cite web|author=ESPNF1Staff|title=Hakkinen edges Irvine to claim back-to-back titles|url=http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/11622.html#KDpjg2e12UQjI5iU.99|work=ESPN.co.uk|publisher=ESPN Sports Media|date=1 January 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006083937/http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/11622.html#KDpjg2e12UQjI5iU.99|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the [[1999 German Grand Prix|German Grand Prix]], it was announced that Häkkinen would remain at McLaren for 2000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hakkinen and Coulthard Stay at McLaren|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/aug/1504.htm|work=Atlas F1|publisher=Haymarket Publications|date=1 August 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923175941/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/1999/aug/1504.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Häkkinen encountered further bad fortunes in the race when his car's right rear tyre exploded at high speed, forcing his car into a 360° spin before resting on a tyre wall.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lupini|first=Michele|title=Grand Prix of Germany Review|url=http://atlasf1.autosport.com/99/ger/lupini.html|work=Atlas F1|publisher=Haymarket Publication|date=1 August 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001714/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/99/ger/lupini.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He managed his fourth victory of the year at [[1999 Hungarian Grand Prix|Hungary]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Spurgeon|first=Brad|title=AUTO RACING; Hakkinen Leads Team To 1–2 Finish In Hungary|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/16/sports/auto-racing-hakkinen-leads-team-to-1-2-finish-in-hungary.html|work=The New York Times|date=16 August 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100643/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/16/sports/auto-racing-hakkinen-leads-team-to-1-2-finish-in-hungary.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and followed up the result with a second place in [[1999 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgium]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Coulthard wins at Spa|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/433080.stm|work=BBC News|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=30 August 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=2 January 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030102082725/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/formula_1/433080.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Häkkinen retired from the following race held in [[1999 Italian Grand Prix|Italy]], due to a spin while leading the race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hakkinen spins Frentzen into title picture|url=https://www.espn.com/auto/formulaone/news/1999/0912/53364.html|work=ESPN.com|publisher=ESPN Inc.|date=16 September 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102445/https://espn.go.com/auto/formulaone/news/1999/0912/53364.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished further with fifth place at the [[1999 European Grand Prix|European Grand Prix]], and achieved a podium finish with third place in [[1999 Malaysian Grand Prix|Malaysia]].<ref name="MMagBio" /> At the season finale held in [[1999 Japanese Grand Prix|Japan]], Häkkinen took victory,<ref>{{cite web|title=PLUS: AUTO RACING – JAPANESE GRAND PRIX; Hakkinen Reclaims Formula One Title|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/01/sports/plus-auto-racing-japanese-grand-prix-hakkinen-reclaims-formula-one-title.html|work=The New York Times|date=1 November 1999|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006083200/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/01/sports/plus-auto-racing-japanese-grand-prix-hakkinen-reclaims-formula-one-title.html|url-status=live}}</ref> which ensured he took enough points to win the 1999 World Championship, with 76 points, ahead of nearest rival [[Eddie Irvine]].<ref>{{cite web|title=1999: All Drivers |url=http://www.formula1.com/results/driver/1999/ |work=Formula1.com |publisher=Formula One Management |access-date=7 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120050531/http://www.formula1.com/results/driver/1999/ |archive-date=20 November 2014 }}</ref> In November, Häkkinen was ranked seventh in the [[Reuters]] Sports Personality of the Year Poll scoring 46 out of a possible 260 points.<ref>{{cite web|agency=Reuters|title=Armstrong wins Reuters sports personality of the year poll|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/default.aspx?pageid=438&n=armstrong-wins-reuters-sports-personality-of-the-year-poll-1999-11-27|work=Hürriyet Daily News|publisher=Doğan Media Group|date=27 November 1999|access-date=10 November 2014|archive-date=10 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110081543/http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/default.aspx?pageid=438&n=armstrong-wins-reuters-sports-personality-of-the-year-poll-1999-11-27|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also awarded his second consecutive Autosport International Racing Driver Award for 1999.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=17 December 2009|title=Autosport Awards: Hall of Fame|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8281|work=Autosport|publisher=Haymarket Publications|date=8 December 1999|archive-date=23 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423173136/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8281|url-status=live}}</ref> In November, Häkkinen was announced as one of the seven men shortlisted for the Finnish Sports Personality of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hakkinen voten Sportsman of the Year in HS straw poll|url=http://www2.hs.fi/english/archive/today/021199-06.html|work=Helsingin Sanomat|publisher=Sanoma|date=2 November 1999|access-date=17 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129065646/http://www2.hs.fi/english/archive/today/021199-06.html|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the awards ceremony on 28 December, Häkkinen was awarded second place behind skier [[Mika Myllylä]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hakkinen Loses to Skiing Champion|url=http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/jan/1859.htm|work=Atlas F1|publisher=Haymarket Publications|date=4 January 2000|access-date=17 November 2014|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020107/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/jan/1859.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>