Heikki Kovalainen
Born: October 19, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Suomussalmi, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
Finnish
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Sports Mole has 30 articles about Heikki Kovalainen. Articles 1 to 30:
Kovalainen makes F1 commentary return after surgery
Heikki Kovalainen is progressing well on his path to recovery after undergoing open-heart surgery. In March, it was revealed that the ex-Formula 1 driver, now 42, had to indefinitely suspend his rally racing activities due to the detection of an enlarged aorta during a routine examination.
Apr 23, 10:30
Dumping Briatore was biggest mistake - Kovalainen
Heikki Kovalainen admits his Formula 1 career may have been cut short because he split with Flavio Briatore.
Jul 25, 07:03
Rosberg achievements 'not appreciated' - Kovalainen
The extent of Nico Rosberg's career achievements in Formula 1 is not fully appreciated.
May 26, 08:15
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes seat may have destroyed Pascal Wehrlein'
Toto Wolff says that the retirement of Nico Rosberg was regarded as an "opportunity" for Mercedes rather than a problem.
Jan 20, 08:36
Heikki Kovalainen made bid to replace Valtteri Bottas
Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen admits that he made a bid to replace the Mercedes-bound Valtteri Bottas at Williams for 2017.
Jan 18, 08:19
Valtteri Bottas gets married in Helsinki
Valtteri Bottas enjoys an exciting preparation for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix as he marries his long-term girlfriend, swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen.
Sep 12, 13:45
Heikki Kovalainen predicts 'difficult' start for Haas
Heikki Kovalainen thinks that Formula 1's new American team Haas will have a "very difficult" debut season.
Mar 16, 09:21
Heikki Kovalainen retains hopes of securing Formula 1 seat
Heikki Kovalainen claims that he is still eager to secure a seat with a Formula 1 team for next season.
Dec 24, 08:12
Giedo van der Garde: 'I've done enough'
Caterham driver Giedo van der Garde believes his results in the second half of the season have helped to secure his future in Formula 1.
Nov 30, 18:26
Sebastian Vettel wins record ninth consecutive race
Sebastian Vettel wins the Brazilian Grand Prix to end his championship-winning season with yet another victory.
Nov 24, 17:46
Red Bull's Mark Webber quickest in final practice session
Red Bull's Mark Webber is quickest in the final practice session ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 23, 14:54
Mercedes's Nico Rosberg quickest in second Brazilian Grand Prix practice
Nico Rosberg clocks the fastest time in the second practice for Mercedes ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 22, 17:40
Jean-Eric Vergne demoted to 16th for Esteban Gutierrez collision
Race stewards demote Jean-Eric Vergne from 12th to 16th for a collision with Esteban Gutierrez on the final lap of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Nov 18, 02:47
Live Commentary: United States Grand Prix - as it happened
Read how F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel won a record eighth consecutive race at the United States Grand Prix.
Nov 17, 18:30
Sebastian Vettel snatches United States Grand Prix pole position
Sebastian Vettel puts in an electric final sector to snatch pole position at the United States Grand Prix from his Red Bull teammate Mark Webber.
Nov 16, 19:55
Live Commentary: United States Grand Prix qualifying - as it happened
Read how Sebastian Vettel snatched pole position at the final moment from his teammate Mark Webber in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.
Nov 16, 17:30
Lotus Renault: 'Heikki Kovalainen was brilliant'
Lotus Renault technical director Nick Chester praises Heikki Kovalainen following his fifth-placed finish in second practice for the United States Grand Prix.
Nov 16, 02:34
Sebastian Vettel heads Mark Webber in Austin sunshine
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel recovers from an 18th-placed finish in first practice to clock the fastest time in the second session ahead of the US Grand Prix in Austin.
Nov 15, 23:04
Fernando Alonso quickest in disrupted first practice of United States Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso tops the standings for Ferrari in a disrupted first practice session ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
Nov 15, 17:07
Heikki Kovalainen doubts permanent Lotus Renault deal
Heikki Kovalainen says that he is unlikely to join Lotus Renault for next season, while at the same time revealing that he is in talks with Caterham.
Nov 15, 03:18
Heikki Kovalainen to replace Kimi Raikkonen
Heikki Kovalainen will take over Kimi Raikkonen's Lotus Renault for the final two races of the Formula 1 season.
Nov 13, 21:29
Nico Hulkenberg rejects end-of-season Lotus drive
Nico Hulkenberg 'turns down' the chance to drive for Lotus in the final two grands prix of the season.
Nov 13, 18:30
Heikki Kovalainen targets 2014 drive
Heikki Kovalainen hopes to return to Formula 1 for the 2014 season.
Sep 6, 12:48
Heikki Kovalainen: 'Caterham should beat Marussia'
Caterham's Heikki Kovalainen believes that the team should be able to beat Marussia at the Spanish Grand Prix next weekend.
May 5, 12:38
Heikki Kovalainen 'surprised' to be without drive
Heikki Kovalainen says that he expected to be in a better position in the Formula 1 drivers' market.
Jan 11, 21:17
Heikki Kovalainen unsure of 2013 drive with Caterham
Heikki Kovalainen reveals that he is unsure if he will be driving in F1 next year because of his reluctance to bring money to the sport.
Nov 24, 11:17
Heikki Kovalainen ignoring speculation on his future at Caterham
Heikki Kovalainen remains focused on the season ahead rather than adding to speculation on his future.
Jul 26, 19:04
Heikki Kovalainen could leave Caterham
Heikki Kovalainen says that he can't guarantee that he will be racing for Caterham next season.
Jul 3, 08:04
Fernando Alonso sets pace in Monaco first practice session
Fernando Alonso records the quickest time in the Monaco Grand Prix first practice session, while Heikki Kovalainen is forced to retire after engine failure.
May 24, 10:47
Petrov: 'Caterham F1 have big ambition'
Vitaly Petrov says that he is happy to have resigned for his former F1 team.
Feb 20, 03:50
