Japan 1998
Round 16 • November 1, 1998
Circuit
Suzuka
The 1998 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka becomes the ultimate showdown as Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher go head-to-head for the world championship. With Schumacher facing an uphill battle after setbacks in qualifying, the tension on track is palpable, and every lap is a masterclass in high-stakes racing. As the pressure mounts, an unexpected twist throws the championship wide open, ensuring this race remains etched in Formula 1 history.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Hakkinen | 1:27:22.535 | 10 |
| 2 | Eddie Irvine | +6.491 | 6 |
| 3 | David Coulthard | +27.662 | 4 |
| 4 | Damon Hill | +1:13.491 | 3 |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +1:13.857 | 2 |
| 6 | Jacques Villeneuve | +1:15.867 | 1 |
| 7 | Jean Alesi | +1:36.053 | 0 |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +1:41.301 | 0 |
| 9 | Alexander Wurz | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Johnny Herbert | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Olivier Panis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Jarno Trulli | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 2 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 3 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 4 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 8 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alexander Wurz | - | - | - |
| 10 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 11 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 13 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 15 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 16 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 17 | Toranosuke Takagi | - | - | - |
| 18 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 19 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 20 | Shinji Nakano | - | - | - |