P3
Championship
1
Wins
9
Podiums
3
Poles
56
Points
5
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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David Coulthard contested 16 grands prix in 1998 for McLaren and finished P3 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 56 points, 1 win, 9 podiums, and 3 pole positions.
Their best result came at the San Marino Grand Prix, where David Coulthard finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 11 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 5 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P6.5
Podium rate
56.3%
Net positions gained
-54
Race Results
P2
R1Grid 2
P2
6 pts
R2Grid 2
P6
1 pts
R3Grid 1Quali P1
P1
10 pts
R4Grid 1Quali P1
P2
6 pts
R5Grid 2
P18
R6Grid 2Engine
P15
R7Grid 1Quali P1Throttle
P6
1 pts
R8Grid 3+1 Lap⚡ FL
P15
R9Grid 4Spun off
P2
6 pts
R10Grid 14⚡ FL
P2
6 pts
R11Grid 2⚡ FL
P2
6 pts
R12Grid 2
P7
R13Grid 2+5 Laps
P18
R14Grid 4Engine
P3
R15Grid 5
P3
4 pts
R16Grid 3
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6 |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6 |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 10 |
| 5 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6 |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 2 | 18 | -16 | - |
| 7 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 1 | 15 | -14 | - |
| 8 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | - | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1⚡ |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 4 | 15 | -11 | - |
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | - | 14 | 2 | +12 | 6⚡ |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6⚡ |
| 12 | Hungaroring | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6 |
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 2 | 7 | -5 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 4 | 18 | -14 | - |
| 15 | Nürburgring | - | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 16 | Suzuka Circuit | - | 3 | 3 | ±0 | 4 |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
David Coulthard 1998 season FAQ
How did David Coulthard finish in the 1998 F1 standings?
David Coulthard finished P3 in the 1998 World Drivers' Championship with McLaren.
How many races did David Coulthard win in 1998?
David Coulthard won 1 race in 1998, with 9 podiums and 3 pole positions.
What was David Coulthard's best result in 1998?
David Coulthard's best 1998 result was P1 at the San Marino Grand Prix.
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San Marino Grand Prix 1998
David Coulthard finished P1
Australian Grand Prix 1998
David Coulthard finished P2
Brazilian Grand Prix 1998
David Coulthard finished P2