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Mika Hakkinen drives Senna's McLaren MP4/6
Mika Hakkinen returns to F1 cockpit in Ayrton Senna's 1991 title-winning McLaren MP4/6.
In brief
Mika Hakkinen returns to F1 cockpit in Ayrton Senna's 1991 title-winning McLaren MP4/6. Mika Häkkinen will drive Ayrton Senna's 1991 McLaren MP4/6 at a live event in Athens, marking his return to Formula 1 after decades. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Mika Hakkinen returns to F1
Mika Häkkinen will drive Ayrton Senna's iconic McLaren MP4/6 at the Allwyn x McLaren Racing: Live in Athens event outside the Olympic Athletic Center in Athens today.
MP4/6 specs
The 1991 McLaren MP4/6 produced 725 horsepower at 13,500 rpm with a 3.5-litre Honda V12 engine, winning the constructors' title for McLaren.
Senna's title win
Ayrton Senna drove the MP4/6 to win his third drivers' championship and the constructors' title for McLaren in the 1991 F1 season.
2025 championship
Lando Norris won his first F1 drivers' championship in the 2025 MCL39, securing 14 of 24 races with Oscar Piastri.
McLaren event
McLaren chief marketing officer Louise McEwan said they aim to connect with Greek fans through the event, partnering with Allwyn for a live experience.
Event details
The event features simulators, fan zone experiences, and other former F1 drivers alongside modern and heritage show cars.
What it means
Mika Häkkinen will drive Ayrton Senna's 1991 McLaren MP4/6 at a live event in Athens, marking his return to Formula 1 after decades.
