"How did you decide this comeback?
I am an ambassador for AMG in China for three or four years and as this market is huge for them, naturally enough we considered participation in this race. I thought it was an excellent year. I had really wanted.

What is your feeling at the wheel of the Mercedes SLS AMG?
The last time I ran was in DTM in 2007. It's been long enough now. Also back in a real competition is a very nice opportunity but it's not an easy task! Regarding the car itself was a bit of the unknown, especially since this is the first time I race driver with ABS. In fact, I was curious. When I drove, I was very surprised by the flexibility of the engine. There are a couple fantastic and it slows down very well. Of course, the pilots always ask more but this, frankly, the set offers great sensations for a close to the GT3 series.

Is this your first experience in endurance?
Yes, a first! I appreciate teamwork and in this case, this means the sharing the car with others. This is new to me. I think it's nice to be able to share his idea of ​​the race, its performance, its efforts. Incidentally, this removes some of the pressure. Here we return, we learned things and we motivate each other. The car - and F1 in particular, is a discipline very individualistic. Here it's different and I appreciate.

Physically, the return is it difficult?
This is a very demanding track from this point of view, in fact! It's not so easy: it takes a lot to concentrate not to miss his braking as they are supported. Each time, practically, it is almost completely stop the car, you can not really keep the speed in the corners here because there is not enough downforce and therefore grip.

This point is participation or did you intend to continue to run?
It is quite possible that I return but before that, I especially want to participate in Sunday's race, analyze it and feel how I feel things. I have many things to do because I represent a number of companies. I take care of the careers of young drivers with Didier Cotton (agent). I have three children ... and it should not be a possible running program prevents me from taking care of it. "

Photo: Zhuhai (Guangdong, China) 6 HOURS ZHUHAI, qualifying, Saturday, November 12, 2011. For his comeback, Mika Häkkinen regales the wheel of the Mercedes SLS AMG.