Game of Thrones is one of the most popular television series in the world at the moment. But what happens when the most popular TV series meets one of the fastest racing series, Formula One? The answer is F1 legend and double world champion, Mika Hakkinen taking GoT star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolaj_Coster-Waldau] for a spin in Monaco. Danish actor Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister on the show Game of Thrones. In a short clip on Instagram, Mika Hakkinen took the Dane for a ride in the McLaren [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/] P1 back in 2018 at the Monaco Grand Prix. The actor was clearly enjoying the experience, and Mika Hakkinen later put up the caption, “What do you think is my Game of Thrones name? Slayer of Tracks?” Game of Thrones is currently in its eighth and final season and has already released its first episode. The second one is set to air in two days time on Sunday. 

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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

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For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
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<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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<strong>Mika Hakkinen's Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

Former F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen is considered a legend. Many also see him as <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Schumacher</a>'s greatest rival. The 'Flying Finn', as he is popularly known, won the 1998 and 1999 championships from Schumacher.

He made his F1 debut in 1991 for Lotus and raced with them for two years. He them joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">McLaren</a> in 1993 and remained there until 2001. He announced that he was taking a sabbatical, but it turned into a full-fledged retirement.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-138668 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Mika-Hakkinen-F1-Grand-Prix-Germany-LEeoNggulwox-750x501.jpg" alt="Mika Hakkinen" width="750" height="501" />

<strong>On-track Achievements</strong>

He scored his first points in his debut year, with a 5th place at San Marino for Lotus. When he joined McLaren in 1993, he was replacing Michael Andretti for the final 3 races. In just his second race, he bagged a podium at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Japanese GP</a>, his first ever podium.

Apart from occasional podiums, Mika never took the top step for three years. He finally got his big break in the season-ending 1997 European Grand Prix in Jerez.

In 1998, he was highly consistent, with numerous wins and podiums. That year, the lowest he ever finished was 6th at the Hungarian GP. Despite two retirements, he managed to clinch the title in 1998, his maiden. A year later, he was at it again and the lowest position he held was 5th at the Nurburgring.

In his final F1 season, he was beset by numerous reliability issues and finished 5th in the championship.

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<strong>Mika Hakkinen's Endorsements</strong>

The Finnish driver secured his McLaren seat after impressing sponsor, Marlboro.

<strong>Charity</strong>

The former McLaren racing driver co-founded a new tech startup. It is the first Premium-tier social media App enabling monetization and fundraising in social media. For fans, it gives an insider access to stars in their social media timeline.

He also supported anti-Drink and Drive causes to promote safer roads.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">50</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
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<td width="319">Erja Honkanen (div 2008)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Monaco</td>
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<td width="319">Finland</td>
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<td width="319">Marlboro</td>
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Mika Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen&#8217;s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Former F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen is considered a legend. Many also see him as Michael Schumacher&#8216;s greatest rival. The &#8216;Flying Finn&#8217;, as he is popularly known, won the 1998 and 1999 championships from Schumacher. He made his F1 debut in 1991 for Lotus and raced with them for two years. He them joined McLaren in 1993 and remained there until 2001. He announced that he was taking a sabbatical, but it turned into a full-fledged retirement. On-track Achievements He scored his first points in his debut year, with a 5th place at San Marino for Lotus. When he joined McLaren in 1993, he was replacing Michael Andretti for the final 3 races. In just his second race, he bagged a podium at the Japanese GP, his first ever podium. Apart from occasional podiums, Mika never took the top step for three years. He finally got his big break in the season-ending 1997 European Grand Prix in Jerez. In 1998, he was highly consistent, with numerous wins and podiums. That year, the lowest he ever finished was 6th at the Hungarian GP. Despite two retirements, he managed to clinch the title in 1998, his maiden. A year later, he was at it again and the lowest position he held was 5th at the Nurburgring. In his final F1 season, he was beset by numerous reliability issues and finished 5th in the championship. Mika Hakkinen&#8217;s Endorsements The Finnish driver secured his McLaren seat after impressing sponsor, Marlboro. Charity The former McLaren racing driver co-founded a new tech startup. It is the first Premium-tier social media App enabling monetization and fundraising in social media. For fans, it gives an insider access to stars in their social media timeline. He also supported anti-Drink and Drive causes to promote safer roads.  Age 50  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse Erja Honkanen (div 2008)  Residence Monaco  Nationality Finland  Endorsements Marlboro