Mika Hakkinen 1999 Title
The Flying Finn's second title came in 1999, edging out Irvine after Schumacher's injury.
Mika Häkkinen successfully defended his Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1999, beating Eddie Irvine by two points in lieu of an injured Michael Schumacher.
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- Rival defeated
- Eddie Irvine (Ferrari)
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