Hakkinen Battles Schumacher For The Title | 1998 Japanese Grand Prix

Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher took the 1998 World Championship down to the wire at Suzuka...

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[MK-vgtp]

Häkkinen vs Schumacher was one of the best F1 rivalries ever!

[jacksskepticeye]

The best thing about this rivalry was the camaraderie between the two. Hakkinen never failed to congratulate Schumi if he did well. He was not a salty person whatsoever. The rivalry also brought out the absolute best from both drivers.

[alexisdiego]

1:40 Oh no they need another Re-upload

1:46 Oh, everythings fine

[SchumiJr.]

That day Michael was very unlucky, but now my hero has to win the most important battle of his entire life
#KeepFightingMichael

[Rautaneito]

I almost lost it when it says "...Finland's first World Champion..." ALMOST! Already raised my hand to facepalm, but I didn't. Move on... Mika Häkkinen and Michael Schumacher are the reason why I watch F1. God bless em all

[TjopStick]

As a Schumacher fan, this was the best Hakkinen vs Schumacher season!

[gmwdim]

I remember this race, it was the first season I followed closely. Schumacher overtook so many cars early on, but had a tough time getting past Damon Hill who defended stubbornly. I think Hill’s team told him to let him through but he refused, which isn’t surprising considering their history. Schumacher destroyed his tires trying to overtake Hill. Probably didn’t matter in any case since Hakkinen was way ahead anyways but it was a shitty end to an intense season.

[Kibouo]

I remember how gracious Schumacher was after this heartbreak, he said something like “you can’t complain, the world is still turning and we have a chance again next year”

[smyakubsifat]

hakkinen is one of the best driver and my favorite too.

[miro]

"LIPUT SALKOON, NYT SAA TUULETTAA, NYT SAA TUULETTAA MIKA ON MAAILMANMESTARI KEKE! SE ON TOTTA!" - Matti Kyllönen 1998

[parinnay]

What a legendary racer you are Michael!

[Balnazzardi]

The first ever full F1 season that I watched from beginning to the end....and what time to start watching F1 it was, as a Finn, to witness Mika winning those 2 championships!

[felixjott]

Hakkinen and Raikkonen are interview brothers. Classic Finland Ice-Men :D

[bbb]

Hakkinen and Raikonen must be related. They both share the same enthusiastic expression when claiming a WC.

[tomislavblazevic]

The golden age of F1. Remember it like it was yesterday that I watched this season finale.

[kalakulho]

Their respect towards each other makes this the best rivalry in F1 imo.

[LexMulderX]

Ahh, the memories!❤

Always in our hearts, dear Schumi! 🏁🚗💕

[dhanisadistirabramantya]

1976 Lauda retired
1990 Prost retired
1998 Schumi retired
2006 Schumi retired
2012 Alonso retired
2017 Vettel retired

if ferrari retired in japan, they won't win the championship

[Whelo]

What a year of F1! What an era! What a rivalry! What a grid of cars!

[andyparker]

It was quoted that Hakkinen was the only driver Schumacker was weary of on track....
Says a lot that