V8/V10 Era3.0L V10 / 2.4L V8

1998 F1 Season

Mika Häkkinen · McLaren · 8 wins from 16 races

World Champion
Mika Häkkinen
McLaren
Constructors\' Champion
McLaren
Total Races
16
Champion Wins
8

Season Overview

The 1998 Formula 1 World Championship season featured 16 rounds. Mika Häkkinen won the Drivers' Championship driving for McLaren, claiming 8 victories throughout the season. The McLaren team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This season was part of the V8/V10 era of Formula 1, representing a pivotal chapter in the sport's technical evolution. The championship battle showcased the finest engineering and driving talent of the era, with teams pushing the boundaries of what was technically possible within the regulations. Each race weekend brought new challenges, strategic battles, and moments that would become part of Formula 1's rich history.

Technical Highlights

  • McLaren dominated with 8 wins from 16 races
  • Mika Häkkinen claimed the Drivers' Championship
  • Naturally aspirated formula

Key Moments

1

Mika Häkkinen wins the 1998 World Championship

2

McLaren claims 8 victories in 16 rounds

3

McLaren wins the Constructors' Championship