Hakkinen Battles Schumacher At Spa | 2000 Belgian Grand Prix

Onboard with Mika Hakkinen as he duels with Michael Schumacher at Spa in 2000...

[sneakywasabi]

*Zonta looks in his rear view mirrors*

Zonta:

[jakewalberg]

I remember watching this in Finland and after that move by Mika, the Finnish commentator went absolutely nuts, laughing, cheering and crying, all at the same time...

[dmpssph]

Zonta be like:


Why do I hear boss music?

[JJs_playground]

I've watched this an unhealthy amount of times.
Miss the old engine sounds.

[MarkAtkin]

Zonta deserves some credit for being aware of what was going on, and keeping his cool. It would be so easy to move to the right to give Schumacher space as he passed, without realising that Hakkinen was coming through on the other side.

[LondonDada]

No wonder Hakkinen was the only driver Michael felt threatened by. He's absolutely nailing the racing line here.

[matze]

In my opinion, this is by far the most beautiful scene of Formula 1 racing

[urrugames]

Absolutely love the old bus chicane, the no escape zone in La Source and how Mika shortshifts some gears in order to keep the beast under control. Absolutely legendary.

[TheKincognito]

i am Surprised Häkkinen did have enough Space in the Cockpit to fit his finnish Balls in.

What a Man
What a Driver

[geonerd]

And best of all, Mika never ran people off the track.

[meteaydn]

I am 34 years old now and I remember watching this scene live. Epic, splendid.

[mcw]

A leap of faith from Mika but pays off. Judging by the outrageous blocking by Schumacher on the previous lap, this was literally the only way past! great move, can only assume that Zonta was aware of Mika on the inside

[kisslaci]

West McLaren Mercedes: a beautiful car.

[stewartgrindlay]

The first lap is what Mike was talking about in the Schumacher documentary “we can’t battle like this at 300 kph”

It’s a fantastic watch so please see it if possible

[Oblio]

It looks so easy and effortless inside the car but this was probably one of the best overtaking moves ever

[TheUsmc]

No KERs, and no DRS, just two greats having at it! I want this back!

[JevanSangha]

That was an incredible overtake by Hakkinen!

[reds]

Cars looked so much more agile and alive in this era. Also Spa still had road markings which really heightened the sense of speed. Great upload.

[MansonXdrums]

I remember this, like it was yesterday. 14 years old teenager, laughing, screaming, cheering....I was so happy and proud for Mika..and beside me, my brother, a big fan of Schumacher.
Never forgot this day.

[LS-Moto]

I like the fact that Schumacher even acknowledged it as a great overtake. Both of them true legends of the sport.