Formula 1 legends Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard teamed up with the reigning WRC Driver’s Champion Kalle Rovanperä in the first episode of Unibet's brand new video series RIDE. Former F1 drivers got the opportunity to experience the thrill of speed in a WRC rally car when they sat on the co-driver seat of Rovanperä while he was testing for this weekend’s Rally Sardegna.
Unibet's new video series RIDE brings together three of motorsport's major names – Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard and Kalle Rovanperä – for the first time ever.
The trio's first encounter can in no way be described as ordinary, as the two former F1 drivers got to experience the thrill of speed in the place of Kalle Rovanperä's co-driver Jonne Halttunen. The Toyota Gazoo Racing duo Rovanperä–Halttunen were in Italy preparing for the WRC Rally Sardegna that takes place this weekend.
The experience could be described as surprising. Häkkinen and Coulthard, both experienced in extreme speeds, seemed to find it difficult to whole-heartedly enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Former daredevils seemed to be more than eager for the experience to end.
– Kalle, don't drive too fast. This old man can’t handle it, Häkkinen exclaims.
– I will never do that again, Coulthard states after the ride.
After an action-packed experience, the trio gathered to get to know each other better over a local dinner. According to the two-time F1 World Drivers’ Champion Häkkinen, the trio's journey isn’t over yet.
– We also want to show you something in the future, Häkkinen hints to Rovanperä at the end of the video.
Rovanperä, who gave the two F1 legends an unforgettable experience, seems to be looking forward to the promise. Is he the next one to be terrified by the thrill of speed?