11.02.2023 Mika Hakkinen: You can`t have every race only on a city track or only on a stationary circuit, you need a balance

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Häkkinen spoke about the growing number of city races on the championship calendar.

At the same time, this trend is not liked by everyone - including current F-1 racers.

I think everything needs a balance. You can not spend every race on the city track. Just as it is impossible to hold all the races only on stationary circuits. We need a balance. Just like in life. You can`t get everything you want.

This is common sense: we understand that on urban roads you have to make compromises. You can`t move large buildings anywhere, just as you can`t achieve large height differences or changes in the angle of inclination in turns. You have to make compromises.

On the other hand, cities can offer viewers a lot of additional entertainment. There are restaurants, shopping centers, beautiful hotels. People can even watch the race from their balconies.

Formula 1 is Formula 1. This is a luxury business class, with an incredible atmosphere. So I think city racing can be great, ” Häkkinen said.


Mika Hakkinen: You can`t have every race only on a city track or only on a stationary circuit, you need a balance