Japanese Grand Prix

Round 16 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

1998-11-01

Winner: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren)

P2
Eddie Irvine
Ferrari · +6.491
P3
David Coulthard
McLaren · +27.662

Who won the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 1998 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Mika Häkkinen driving for McLaren, starting from 2nd on the grid. Eddie Irvine finished second, +6.491 behind, with David Coulthard completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 1998 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Jean Alesi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 5 positions from P12 to finish P7.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Mika Häkkinen10
2Eddie Irvine6
3David Coulthard4
4Damon Hill3
5Heinz-Harald Frentzen2
6Jacques Villeneuve1
7Jean Alesi0
8Giancarlo Fisichella0
9Alexander Wurz0
10Johnny Herbert0
11Olivier Panis0
12Jarno Trulli0
RShinji Nakano0
RMichael Schumacher0
RToranosuke Takagi0
REsteban Tuero0
RRubens Barrichello0
RJos Verstappen0
RMika Salo0
RRalf Schumacher0
RPedro Diniz0

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

DriverL5L10L15L20L25L30L35L40L45L50Final
HäkkinenP1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1
IrvineP2P2P2P2P2P2P2P2P2P2P2
CoulthardP4P4P4P3P4P4P3P3P3P3P3
HillP6P6P9P6P6P6P6P5P5P5P4
FrentzenP3P3P3P5P5P5P4P4P4P4P5

1998 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Mika Häkkinen (McLaren) won the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix on 1998-11-01 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren). P2: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari), +6.491 behind. P3: David Coulthard (McLaren), +27.662 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher took pole position for the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix with Mika Häkkinen taking victory.