Communication is an essential part of Formula 1. The drivers have to be in constant communication with their team in order to get the most out of the car on the track. Former world champion Mika Häkkinen said that his former boss Ron Dennis helped improve his communication skills.
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Häkkinen explained how the drivers communicate with their team while driving at 300 km / h. The former McLaren world champion said Ron Dennis mentioned that the Finn had really poor communication skills.
Your team’s information on the pit wall and garage comes in handy when you’re driving in rainy weather. The drivers and the team usually have different ways of communicating with each other during a race.
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“Team radio speaks. We have our own language. I had to learn to communicate. When I started at McLaren, Ron Dennis shook his head and said, ‘Gosh! You can’t communicate at all. ‘ I asked please don’t crush me. I’m trying my best, “said Häkkinen, remembering the incident.
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As reported by Gulf News, the Finn had a wonderful time with McLaren. Under the leadership of Ron Dennis, he won the championship twice in 1998 and 1999. The Finn recalled having a wonderful time with the former CEO of the Woking-based team.
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“I had a fantastic time. Without him I would not have been world champion twice. He was a very tough leader in a team for the drivers. He worked me and my team-mates very hard. And working hard has to be very constructive.”
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“Ron was very good at organizing this. I think he’s a great leader. But generations change and people change and think a little differently these days, ”said Mika.
Häkkinen and McLaren together won 20 Grand Prix. The Finn also led the team to win the 1998 Constructors’ Championship, which is still in their history books.
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