Question: You are from Finnish town of Suomussalmi. Can you name two other famous names from Suomussalmi?
Heikki Kovalainen: Ilmari Kianto, he’s an author and is quite famous, and a former president from Finland - Stahlberg - is originally from Suomussalmi.
Correct - he could have also said composer Osmo Tapio Raihala or NHL player Janne Pesonen.
Question: Aside from his 2008 drivers’ title, your team mate Lewis Hamilton has taken three other championships in his career. Which series did he win?
Heikki Kovalainen: He won Formula Renault in 2003, then he won F3 (Euro) in 2005 and GP2 in 2006.
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Question: In 2004 you won the World Series by Nissan title. Two F1 drivers, one current and one former, preceded and succeeded you as champion. Who were they?
Heikki Kovalainen: Franck Montagny won in 2003 and I finished second, and in 2005 it was Kubica.
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Question: At the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix you took your first Formula One victory. Which driver scored a maiden F1 podium that day?
Heikki Kovalainen: It has to be Timo Glock.
Correct - Glock was second for Toyota.
Question: Apart from yourself, seven Finnish drivers have tackled Formula One racing, and only five have scored points. Who were those lucky few?
Heikki Kovalainen: Kimi, Hakkinen, Salo, Rosberg and JJ Lehto.
Correct - Mika Hakkinen (420 points), JJ Lehto (10), Kimi Raikkonen (540), Keke Rosberg (159.5) and Mika Salo (33).
Question: You are a fan of Valentino Rossi. How many motorcycle world championships has he clinched?
Heikki Kovalainen: Eight! He was in the papers recently that’s why I know!
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Question: You famously beat Michael Schumacher to the Race of Champions title in 2004. You lost out on the Nations Cup that day with Finnish partner Marcus Gronholm. How many world rally titles has Gronholm won in his career?
Heikki Kovalainen: He is a two time world champion. He won in 2000 and 2002.
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