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Revision as of 09:21, 18 October 2014
The 1998 German Grand Prix was the eleventh round of the 1998 Formula One Season. The race was won by Mika Häkkinen, who had taken his sixth win of the season. His teammate David Coulthard was second, with reigning champion Jacques Villeneuve securing his first podium finish of the season in third.
Background
In Austria, Mika Häkkinen had increased his championship lead to eight points over main rival Michael Schumacher. His teammate David Coulthard was a further 30 points down. In the Constructor's championship, McLaren held a 12 point lead over Ferrari.
Germany was the home race of championship contender Michael Schumacher, his brother Ralf Schumacher and Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
Ferrari would be bringing a revised and updated chassis to Germany to bring the fight to McLaren.
Practice Overview
FP1
Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard dominated the Friday practice sessions, the McLaren's being suited to the long straights within the Hockenheim circuit. Jean Alesi did well for Sauber to go third fastest whilst Damon Hill for Jordan was fourth.
The Ferrari drivers of Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine were fifth and sixth, testing out their new longer wheelbase Ferrari for the first time.
FP2
The Saturday practice sessions were once again dominated by McLaren, Coulthard led Häkkinen whilst Jacques Villeneuve was in a competitive third. Damon Hill was once again in fourth position. It was a dismal session for Michael Schumacher, the Ferrari driver managing to only complete six laps after spinning out in both sessions.
Ricardo Rosset had a major accident going into the barriers at the first corner at high speed. Although Rosset only suffered minor head injuries, he was barred from entering the qualifying session as a precaution. The implication of this was that due to his non-participation in qualifying he would be unable to qualify for the race.
Olivier Panis also had a big accident, forcing him to use the spare car in qualifying.
Qualifying
The qualifying session would get underway with only twenty one competitors. Ricardo Rosset was not participating as a precaution following a heavy accident in the practice session.
The action was slow to get underway, with eleven minutes gone only Olivier Panis had set a lap time. However eventually the runners entered the track with Mika Häkkinen setting the early pace. His time however was quickly bested by teammate David Coulthard.
Damon Hill then moved into the third fastest time.
Qualifying Results
Race
Results
Milestones
Standings after race
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