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On this day: Hakkinen's brief 1999 title twist at Sepang
Original: 1999 – Mika Hakkinen retained his World Championship for seven days # OnThisDay 17 October, after both Ferraris were dis
On 17 October 1999, Mika Hakkinen held the Formula One World Championship for seven days after both Ferraris were disqualified from the Malaysian Grand Prix for an illegal bargeboard, promoting Hakkinen from third to first ahead of title rival Eddie Irvine. Ferrari's appeal later succeeded, restoring Irvine's lead going into the final race. Motorsport fans are recalling the episode as part of an on-this-day retrospective.
Why now: It is the anniversary of the 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix controversy, a memorable moment in Formula One history.
Mika HakkinenFerrariMalaysian Grand PrixFormula OneEddie Irvine
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- 1999 – Mika Hakkinen retained his World Championship for seven days # OnThisDay 17 October, after both Ferraris were disqualified, finishing first and second at the 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix, giving Hakkinen, who crossed the line in third, the win. The announcement that the… · F1History1950@zpravobot.news · 1
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