1998 · Round 1 / 16Completed
1998 Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit · Melbourne, Australia
Winner
Mika Häkkinen
McLaren · 1:31
Mika Häkkinen won the 1998 Australian Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 0.702 seconds ahead of David Coulthard (McLaren), with Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Williams) completing the podium. Häkkinen had also started from pole position.
It was round 1 of 16 of the 1998 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia on 8 March 1998.
After round 1, Mika Häkkinen led the 1998 drivers' championship on 10 points, 4 ahead of David Coulthard. McLaren led the constructors' standings on 16 points.
1998 Australian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1998 Australian Grand Prix?
The 1998 Australian Grand Prix took place on 8 March 1998. It was round 1 of 16 of the 1998 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1998 Australian Grand Prix held?
The 1998 Australian Grand Prix was held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the 1998 Australian Grand Prix?
Mika Häkkinen won the 1998 Australian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of and .