Mika Hakkinen's first Formula 1 world championship win 25 years ago is being celebrated by fans and teams. The former McLaren driver won his first title at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren and Mercedes both posted congratulatory messages on social media. Hakkinen's win is also being remembered by journalists and fans, who are reflecting on his speed and race craft. Lewis Hamilton's first world championship win in 2008 is also being remembered on its 15th anniversary.
On this day in 2008, a dramatic ending in Brazil secured Lewis Hamilton's first World Championship ๐ง๐ท https://t.co/Ce1cJkhVpa
15 years ago today... @LewisHamilton was crowned champion in dramatic fashion! ๐ #BrazilGP ๐ง๐ท https://t.co/mCT6BPnnZj
15 years ago today, Lewis Hamilton won his first F1 World Championship on the last corner of the last lap in Brazil ๐ Beating Felipe Massa by just 1 point. Ferrari couldn't believe it ๐ค https://t.co/PeDWVlWgDO
We old McLarenites should pause to say thank you today, dear Lewis, once again, for, #OnThisDay 15 years ago, in the Interlagos garage, we cheered like crazy as that amazing last lap unfolded & you became #F1 world champion. Itโll always be the best day of my professional life. https://t.co/DTq8sLL2WA
I remember watching @F1MikaHakkinen win his first F1 Championship in 1998, in awe of his speed and race craft. 25 years later, Iโm honoured to call the Flying Finn a dear friend of mine. Oh, and heโs super funny too! ๐คฃ https://t.co/mzRtrX8a3S
Brazil 2010, winning our first Constructorsโ Championship. #F1 ๐ https://t.co/r9LKszkEIK
"The first time I drove this car, I understood, and I said, โthis is it'." ๐คฉ๐ On the 25th anniversary of @F1MikaHakkinen's first Championship win, we asked the MP4/13โs Chief Designer, Neil Oatley, to interview the man who drove it to the 1998 F1 title. Long read here.๐
Can you believe it's 25 years since @F1MikaHakkinen won his first title for @McLarenF1-Mercedes! ๐๐ We're still waiting for you to come back, Mika ๐ https://t.co/bWyx3kq5Zj
World Champion for the first time! ๐๐ซ๐ฎ 25 years ago today, @F1MikaHakkinen etched his name into the F1 history books by sealing his first Championship title and a win at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix. ๐ https://t.co/pA0hdoVrQi
Can it really be 25 years since @F1MikaHakkinen won the first of his 2 #F1 world championships? Yes, it happened at Suzuka #OnThisDay in โ98. In my new @Motor_Sport column I describe being on the inside in the lead-up to that triumph. Click below to read. https://t.co/ISGIJOyu96
You never forget your first win ๐ @GeorgeRussell63 was the star of the show 12 months ago ๐คฉ #BrazilGP @MercedesAMGF1 https://t.co/DX8NkCPrtm
This time of year reminds me of #F1 world championship showdowns involving @F1MikaHakkinen. I was lucky to spend time with him when he was at his best - &, when he was at his best, no-one was better. Click below to read my brand-new @Motor_Sport column. https://t.co/ISGIJOyu96