News Details
The day newbie Hakkinen infuriated Senna
©WRI Mika Hakkinen's first race with McLaren came at the Portuguese Grand Prix on this day in 1993 as a result of Michael Andretti's departure from the team following the American's disappointing results. As McLaren's test driver, Hakkinen was promoted to a race seat in Estoril, and lost no time in showcasing his skills by snapping at the heels of team mate Ayrton Senna in the weekend's first qualifying session. In the second session however, the Finn promptly outdid the great Brazilian, qualifying third behind the unassailable Williams of Damon Hill and Alain Prost. Needless to say, Senna was unsettled, and wondered how on earth he had been outpaced by McLaren's novice. At the end of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pierre Gasly in race to be fully fit for 2022...
AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly is focused on getting back to full fitness,...
1y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
2023 F1 schedule released with No French GP
Formula 1 released its 2023 schedule today and if you were a fan of the...
1y ago from TheParcFerme.com
George Russell makes bold ‘on paper' claim for...
With the recent Dutch Grand Prix having looked like the closest Mercedes...
1y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Formula 1's first ever red flagged Grand Prix
©Jerry Melton There has apparently only ever been one Grand Prix held on...
1y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Bagnaia used Jerez MotoGP practice as a test for...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Bagnaia fastest in second Jerez MotoGP practice session
Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia topped the timesheets in the...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Newgarden answers controversy, takes P1 in IndyCar’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series held the first practice session of the Barber...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar leadership addresses Penske DQs, clarifies...
No description available...
16m ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Barber: Start times, how to watch on TV, entry...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Auction raises more than 50K for Craig Breen Foundation
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'That's what drives me…' – Tottenham Hotspur...
As the Premier League gears up for another electrifying North London derby...
46m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Tottenham Hotspur to test Brentford resolve with £45m...
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to test Brentford's resolve...
16m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal have held talks with 26-year-old defender;...
Arsenal have reportedly held talks with centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton hints at sensational Newey arrival at Ferrari
Adrian Newey has been linked with some of Red... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Newey Red Bull EXIT date revealed as F1 star confirmed at...
A date for when Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Newey exit DATE revealed as Red Bull F1 chief set to leave
A date for when Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey... Read More »
17h ago from GPFans.com