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DC on ‘love/hate' relationship with Hakkinen

David Coulthard has opened up on the 'love/hate' relationship that he had with Mika Hakkinen during their time at McLaren. The Scottish driver raced alongside Hakkinen at McLaren from 1996 to 2001. Though in that time their fortunes differed somewhat – Hakkinen would become World Champion in 1998 and 1999, Coulthard meanwhile won 12 races with the team but was never able to capture the title. But the rivalry was certainly there, with Coulthard saying he 'hated' the fact that Hakkinen was quicker than him, but 'loved' that he could beat him on occasion. 'We had a love-hate relationship at McLaren,' Coulthard told Channel 4. 'I hated the fact he was quicker than me and loved the fact...
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