On this day: Mika Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak
On April 29, 2001, Mika Hakkinen faced a heartbreaking retirement during the last lap of the Spanish Grand Prix. Leading the race, Hakkinen's McLaren MP4-16 suffered a clutch failure, preventing him from securing what would have been his fourth consecutive victory at the circuit. This incident marked a significant moment in Hakkinen's challenging final season in Formula 1.
- ▪Mika Hakkinen retired from the lead of the Spanish Grand Prix on the last lap.
- ▪He was experiencing a difficult season, having scored only four points in the first four races.
- ▪Hakkinen's clutch failure occurred while he was 43 seconds ahead of Michael Schumacher.
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