Japanese Grand Prix
Round 16 of 1998
Circuit
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka
Country
Japan
Date
Nov 1, 1998
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Häkkinen N/A | McLaren | 2 | 51 | 1:27:23.400 | 10 |
| 2 | Eddie Irvine N/A | Ferrari | 4 | 51 | +6.491 | 6 |
| 3 | David Coulthard COU | McLaren | 3 | 51 | +27.662 | 4 |
| 4 | Damon Hill N/A | Jordan | 8 | 51 | +1:13.491 | 3 |
| 5 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen N/A | Williams | 5 | 51 | +1:13.857 | 2 |
| 6 | Jacques Villeneuve VIL | Williams | 6 | 51 | +1:15.867 | 1 |
| 7 | Jean Alesi N/A | Sauber | 12 | 51 | +1:36.053 | 0 |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella FIS | Benetton | 10 | 51 | +1:41.302 | 0 |
| 9 | Alexander Wurz WUR | Benetton | 9 | 50 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 10 | Johnny Herbert N/A | Sauber | 11 | 50 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 11 | Olivier Panis N/A | Prost | 13 | 50 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 12 | Jarno Trulli TRU | Prost | 14 | 48 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 13 | Shinji Nakano N/A | Minardi | 20 | 40 | Throttle | 0 |
| 14 | Michael Schumacher MSC | Ferrari | 1 | 31 | Tyre | 0 |
| 15 | Toranosuke Takagi N/A | Tyrrell | 17 | 28 | Collision | 0 |
| 16 | Esteban Tuero N/A | Minardi | 21 | 28 | Collision | 0 |
| 17 | Rubens Barrichello BAR | Stewart | 16 | 25 | Hydraulics | 0 |
| 18 | Jos Verstappen N/A | Stewart | 19 | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 19 | Mika Salo N/A | Arrows | 15 | 14 | Hydraulics | 0 |
| 20 | Ralf Schumacher SCH | Jordan | 7 | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| 21 | Pedro Diniz N/A | Arrows | 18 | 2 | Spun off | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1998 Japanese Grand Prix took place at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
21 drivers completed the race, with Mika Häkkinen taking the victory.