TREMAYNE: Remembering Hakkinen’s hurt and Jordan’s joy – 25 years on from a dramatic day at Monza


Formula 1 has bequeathed us so many dramatic images over its lengthy history. Some exultant, some poignant. Highs and lows. Winning – and losing.
The 1999 Italian Grand Prix was a race that presented both.
Who will ever forget the sights of a distraught Mika Hakkinen, captured by helicopter cameras weeping in bitter frustration after spinning out of the lead? And, as a consequence, the jubilation of Williams reject Heinz-Harald Frentzen and team owner Eddie Jordan as they celebrated a remarkable triumph?
Next Up
Related Articles
Sainz accepts blame for unfortunate contact with Albon
All the key moments from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Betting5 key betting lessons after Norris wins at Zandvoort
Verstappen reacts to dramatic Dutch GP crash
Russell offers verdict on Mercedes team orders in Dutch GP
Verstappen explains ‘limitations’ in Dutch GP Qualifying
