Mika Häkkinen: When F1 Was Fearless - Beating Schumacher & The Crash That Changed Everything (E377)

In this episode of the High Performance podcast, host Jake interviews Mikko Häkkinen, a two-time Formula One world champion, about his journey through the world of racing. Mikko shares insights into his near-fatal crash in 1995 and how it changed his perspective on life, his struggles and eventual triumph in Formula One, the psychological battles with teammates like David Coulthard, and his intense rivalry with Michael Schumacher. He also discusses the importance of mental and physical balance, the role of his mentor Aki Hintza, and his decision to retire from racing on his own terms, reflecting on the challenges and rewards of high performance.