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Obituary: Dr Aki Hintsa, 1958-2016
Dr Aki Hintsa, best known for his years as McLaren’s team physician and a confidante of many top Formula 1 drivers, has died at the age of 58. The Finn had been bravely battling with cancer for some time. Hintsa joined McLaren in the Mika Hakkinen era, quickly establishing himself as a vital presence in the camp, and someone who dealt with far more than just the physical health of the drivers and team members with whom he worked. He was close to fellow countrymen Kimi Raikkonen and Heikki Kovalainen as they passed through the team, and enjoyed a particularly strong relationship with Lewis Hamilton. He established Hintsa Performance and built it up with friend and business partner Jussi...
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