The Last Real Era of F1 - Mika Häkkinen on Rivalries, Crashes and No Safety

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Join High Performance Pro to get Early Access, Exclusive Content & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4hFq01krOatjiSG7z3iag/join Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen reflects on the mindset, discipline, and calmness that defined his legendary career, and his unforgettable rivalry with Michael Schumacher. He opens up about the “Finnish Ice Man” mentality that helped him stay composed under pressure, the near-fatal crash that reshaped his outlook on life, and the decision to retire at his peak with clarity and purpose. Mika also shares lessons from McLaren’s golden era on leadership, teamwork, and the psychology of high performance. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the wisdom of a true champion, proof that greatness is built not just on speed, but on composure, humility, and knowing when to step back. 🚨 Partners Vestaire 👉 Buy and sell preloved menswear now: https://highpfrmc.com/vestiaire-mens-yt Hive👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/hive-yt Simba👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now: https://highpfrmc.com/simba-yt Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-yt-hpp FORA 👉 Claim a free day pass at any Fora workspace and find the perfect home for your business here: https://highpfrmc.com/fora-free-yt HP Foundation 👉Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation HP Corporate Events 👉Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events Explore offers and discounts through our other partners: https://hppod.co/partners 📕 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 05:30 – Mika's 1995 Crash 12:40 – How it changed his life - walk & drive again 17:00 – Early F1 struggles at Lotus 26:30 – Joining McLaren and meeting Ayrton Senna 29:30 – Out-qualifying Senna on debut 31:20 – Senna’s reaction and McLaren rivalry 34:00 – Who rebuilt Häkkinen’s mind and body 40:00 – Why today’s F1 drivers have it harder 50:40 – Inside the rivalry with David Coulthard 56:00 – Mind games and egos inside McLaren 59:00 – Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri parallels 1:02:40 – The car that made Mika world champion 1:08:15 – Beating Schumacher for the 1998 title 1:20:00 – What Schumacher was really like off-track 1:25:00 – Respect & Their Rivalry 1:34:50 – The greatest overtake in F1 history 1:41:20 – Why Häkkinen walked away at his peak 1:46:45 – Life after Formula 1 1:47:30 – Mika Häkkinen defines “High Performance” #HighPerformance #f1 #mikahakkinen #michaelschumacher