Hakkinen returns to aid McLarenas Hamilton underlines potential

MIKA HAKKINEN propped up the timesheets on his return to Formula 1 on a day when Lewis Hamilton further underlined his potential.

Following last week’s confirmation he would partner reigning world champion Fernando Alonso at McLaren for next year, Hamilton has spent the last two days in the spotlight.

But double world champion Hakkinen stole the show on the final day of a three-day test session at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.