Mika Salo
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 30, 1966 (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Helsinki, Finland
Biography
Mika Juhani Salo (born 30 November 1966) is a former Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1994–2000, 2002. Salo raced for Lotus, Tyrrell, Arrows, British American Racing, Ferrari, Sauber and Toyota. He finished on the podium twice and scored 33 points. His best Championship finish was 10th place in 1999. In 1990, in the British Formula 3 Championship, Salo opened up an 11-point lead over Häkkinen, but in Round 11 at Snetterton, Salo briefly led before spinning out, allowing Häkkinen to win and claim four more consecutive victories, clinching the title early at Donington Park and leaving Salo as the runner-up.
