
Hungary 1998
Round 12 • August 16, 1998
Circuit
Hungaroring
An unexpected strategic showdown unfolds at the Hungaroring as Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher engage in a high-stakes duel that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. With teams gambling on tire strategies and pit stops, the Hungarian Grand Prix becomes a chess match of epic proportions where every decision could tip the balance of the championship. As the tension builds, surprises lurk around every corner, promising a race that is as unpredictable as it is thrilling.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:45:25.550 | 10 |
| 2 | David Coulthard | +9.433 | 6 |
| 3 | Jacques Villeneuve | +44.444 | 4 |
| 4 | Damon Hill | +55.075 | 3 |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +56.510 | 2 |
| 6 | Mika Hakkinen | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Jean Alesi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Ralf Schumacher | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Johnny Herbert | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Pedro Diniz | +3 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Olivier Panis | +3 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Jos Verstappen | +3 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Toranosuke Takagi | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Shinji Nakano | +3 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Alexander Wurz | Gearbox | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 2 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 4 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 5 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alexander Wurz | - | - | - |
| 10 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 12 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 13 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 14 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 15 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 18 | Toranosuke Takagi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Shinji Nakano | - | - | - |
| 20 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |