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#2 1st Finnish double world champion
McLaren continued to pair Coulthard and Hakkinen for the 1999 season as well, and the Finn was confident to continue his form from last season. However, his first Grand Prix in Australia, ended in bitter disappointment, as he had to retire the car due to an throttle issue.
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He retired from the British and German, and Italian Grands Prix as well. However, he did manage to clinch victories at Brazil, Spain and Canada. The final race of the season was held in Japan, and once again it was here that Hakkinen was confirmed as the 1999 Drivers' World Champion, and in doing so, became the first (and only so far) double world champion from Finland.
Schumacher started in pole position, with Hakkinen right behind him. The Finn overtook the Ferrari off the line and maintained the lead almost throughout the race. Both the Ferrari's (Irvine and Schumacher), finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. He finished the year with 76 points.
