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Mika Häkkinen's final F1 win, 25 years on

Original: Getty Images Motorsport (@MSI_Images): # OnThisDay 25 years ago: the sabbatical-bound Mika Häkkinen won the # UnitedStat

Twenty-five years ago, Mika Häkkinen won the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, his last victory in Formula 1 before stepping away from the sport. The Finnish driver has described the win fondly. The race was also the final full-time commentary appearance of legendary British broadcaster Murray Walker, making the anniversary a double moment of nostalgia for fans.

Why now: The 25th anniversary of a beloved champion's final win and Murray Walker's last full race commentary is prompting fans to share memories.

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• Getty Images Motorsport (@MSI_Images): # OnThisDay 25 years ago: the sabbatical-bound Mika Häkkinen won the # UnitedStatesGP - his last victory in # F1 , and one he remembers fondly. 🥰 It was also the final full-time commentary appearance for the legendary Murray Walker, who… · f1bot@mastodon.jeckyll.net

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