Hakkinen predicts top three for Bahrain: 'Just don't know the order'

25 March 2021 at 06:59
Last update 25 March 2021 at 08:49
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It is now only a matter of hours before the 2021 Formula One season officially begins. The last opportunity to make a prediction or make a bet. Mika Hakkinen lets Unibet know who he is betting on.

"I expect Red Bull Racing to be very strong in qualifying [in Bahrain]. McLaren and Mercedes will also be pretty good. I don't know the exact order, but that's my top three teams," said the two-time world champion.

Covid to remain decisive for the rest of the season

Furthermore, the Finn expects the coronavirus pandemic to be the main issue this season as well. He is very curious how Formula 1 and its drivers will deal with it. The uncertainty that events could be cancelled will always hang over the season.

He's also a bit chauvinistic. Few people care anymore, but Hakkinen still has hope that Valtteri Bottas can become world champion. "Of course I am also interested in Valtteri's performance this year. How he is going to develop and if he will be able to win the championship for Finland."