Formula One: Hakkinen to 'take a break' from Formula One

Double world champion Mika Hakkinen has announced that he will be taking a break from Formula One at the end of this season to spend more time with his family.

Double world champion Mika Hakkinen has announced that he will be taking a break from Formula One at the end of this season to spend more time with his family.

The 32-year-old Finn said it would have been easier to retire but he is not ready to make that decision yet.

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