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Former McLaren doctor Aki Hintsa dies aged 58

Formula 1 coach Dr Aki Hintsa has passed away at the age of 58 after losing his fight against cancer, the McLaren team has confirmed. Hintsa is best known for his work with McLaren, particularly with drivers Mika Hakkinen, Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton during their stints with the British team. The Finn specialised in orthopaedic and trauma surgery and prior to his 11 years with McLaren, he worked as a doctor in Ethiopia. McLaren confirmed the sad news in a statement on Wednesday: 'It was with deep sorrow that we heard the news this morning that Dr Aki Hintsa had died. 'Aki had been fighting cancer with extraordinary courage in recent months, his indomitable spirit an inspiration to...
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