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Häkkinen marvels at Piastri but McLaren can have only one champion
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25/02/2026 at 16:1225/02/2026 at 12:55 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Two-time F1 world champion Mika Häkkinen has delivered a glowing tribute to Oscar Piastri – but with a sharp edge of reality for his former McLaren team. The Finn has admitted to being enchanted by the Australian’s silky car control and icy composure. Yet he’s also made one thing crystal clear: inside team papaya, fairy tales don’t write themselves. There isn’t room for two kings. Piastri’s rise has been anything but subtle. Nine victories in just a handful of seasons. Calm under fire. Surgical with tyre management in an era where degradation can make or break a...
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