Hakkinen 'happy' in fifth

(30-Oct-98) - Mika Hakkinen has declared himself 'happy' despite finishing
today's practice session in fifth place behind four Goodyear runners.

"This has been a routine Friday for me and we did everything without
any problems," said the Finn.

Hakkinen dropped to fifth after a number of cars improved their times in
the dying minutes but the championship challenger didn't appear worried:
"The car ran reliably and I am happy."

Hakkinen heads into this weekend's race four points ahead of Michael
Schumacher and only needs to finish second to clinch his first world
championship.

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