Hannu Mikkola
Finnish rally driver, winner of the 1983 World Rally Championship for Drivers
About Hannu Mikkola
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78). Hannu Mikkola was a Finnish rally driver and engineer.
Hannu Olavi Mikkola (24 May 1942 − 25 February 2021)
Mikkola died on 25 February 2021 of cancer at the age of 78.
WRC victories Event Season Co-driver Car 1 1000 Lakes Rally 1974 John Davenport Ford Escort RS1600 2 Rallye du Maroc 1975 Jean Todt Peugeot 504 3 1000 Lakes Rally 1975 Atso Aho Toyota Corolla 4 RAC Rally 1978 Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS1800 5 Rallye de Portugal Vinho do Porto 1979 Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS1800 6 Rally of New Zealand 1979 Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS1800 7 RAC Rally 1979 Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS1800 8 Rallye Côte d'Ivoire 1979 Arne Hertz Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0 9 Swedish Rally 1981 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro 10 RAC Rally 1981 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro 11 1000 Lakes Rally 1982 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro 12 RAC Rally 1982 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro 13 Swedish Rally 1983 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro A1 14 Rallye de Portugal Vinho do Porto 1983 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro A1 15 Rally Argentina 1983 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro A2 16 1000 Lakes Rally 1983 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro A2 17 Rallye de Portugal Vinho do Porto 1984 Arne Hertz Audi Quattro A2 18 Safari Rally 1987 Arne Hertz Audi 200 Quattro
Racing record
Complete WRC results
Complete British Saloon Car Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pts Class 1969 British Vita Racing Ford Escort TC BRH SIL SNE THR SIL CRY MAL CRO SIL OUL BRH BRHovr:5cls:3 35th 4 10th 1970 British Vita Racing Ford Escort TC BRH SNE THR SIL CRY SIL SIL CRO BRH OUL BRHRet BRH NC 0 NC
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hannu Mikkola?
Finnish rally driver, winner of the 1983 World Rally Championship for Drivers (1942–2021)
When was Hannu Mikkola born?
Hannu Mikkola was born on 24 May 1942 in Joensuu.
When did Hannu Mikkola die?
Hannu Mikkola died on 25 February 2021 in Helsinki.
What was Hannu Mikkola's occupation?
Hannu Mikkola was a rally driver and engineer.
What nationality was Hannu Mikkola?
Hannu Mikkola was Finnish.
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