1998 Austrian Grand Prix

The 1998 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the A1-Ring on 26 July 1998. It was the tenth round of the 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship. A wet-dry qualifying session resulted in a mixed-up grid order, with Giancarlo Fisichella taking the first pole position of his career. The 71-lap race was won by Mika Häkkinen for McLaren, with teammate David Coulthard recovering to finish second, having been involved in two collisions during the race, and Michael Schumacher finishing third for Ferrari.

1998 Austrian Grand Prix
Race 10 of 16 in the 1998 Formula One World Championship
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Race details
Date 26 July 1998
Official name XXVII Grosser Preis von Österreich
Location A1-Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 4.319 km (2.684 miles)
Distance 71 laps, 307.146 km (190.564 miles)
Weather Sunny
Pole position
Driver Benetton-Playlife
Time 1:29.598
Fastest lap
Driver David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes
Time 1:12.878 on lap 30
Podium
First
  • Mika Häkkinen
McLaren-Mercedes
Second McLaren-Mercedes
Third
  • Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
Lap leaders
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