Mika Salo
Two Formula One drivers, Mika Häkkinen and Mika Salo, were born in Martinlaakso. In addition, current Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen spent a part of his childhood in the district. Other notable people from Martinlaakso include Vicky Rosti, Jorma Hynninen, and the schlager singer Annikki Tähti.