P1
WCC Position
9
Wins
20
Podiums
12
Poles
156
Points
8
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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McLaren contested 16 grands prix in 1998 with Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard. The team finished P1 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 156 points, along with 9 wins, 20 podiums, and 12 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the Australian Grand Prix, where Mika Häkkinen brought the car home in P1. Across the season, McLaren scored in 14 rounds and recorded 8 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
87.5%
Points per round
9.8
Best finish
P1
Race Results
16 pts
Häkkinen
G1110
Coulthard
G226
16 pts
Häkkinen
G1110
Coulthard
G226
7 pts
Häkkinen
G326
Coulthard
G161
10 pts
Coulthard
G1110
Häkkinen
G217-
16 pts
Häkkinen
G1110
Coulthard
G226
10 pts
Häkkinen
G1110
Coulthard
G218-
0 pts
Coulthard
G115-
Häkkinen
G218-
5 pts
Häkkinen
G134
Coulthard
G361
6 pts
Häkkinen
G126
Coulthard
G415-
16 pts
Häkkinen
G3110
Coulthard
G1426
16 pts
Häkkinen
G1110
Coulthard
G226
7 pts
Coulthard
G226
Häkkinen
G161
0 pts
Coulthard
G27-
Häkkinen
G116-
3 pts
Häkkinen
G343
Coulthard
G418-
14 pts
Häkkinen
G3110
Coulthard
G534
14 pts
Häkkinen
G2110
Coulthard
G334
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Mika Häkkinen | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| David Coulthard | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | David Coulthard | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Mika Häkkinen | 2 | 17 | - | ||
| 5 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 2 | 18 | - | ||
| 7 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | David Coulthard | 1 | 15 | - |
| Mika Häkkinen | 2 | 18 | - | ||
| 8 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| David Coulthard | 3 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| David Coulthard | 4 | 15 | - | ||
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | Mika Häkkinen | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 14 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 11 | Hockenheimring | Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 12 | Hungaroring | David Coulthard | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | David Coulthard | 2 | 7 | - |
| Mika Häkkinen | 1 | 16 | - | ||
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Mika Häkkinen | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| David Coulthard | 4 | 18 | - | ||
| 15 | Nürburgring | Mika Häkkinen | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 5 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 16 | Suzuka Circuit | Mika Häkkinen | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| David Coulthard | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
McLaren 1998 season FAQ
Where did McLaren finish in the 1998 F1 constructors' standings?
McLaren finished P1 in the 1998 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for McLaren in 1998?
Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard drove for McLaren in the recorded 1998 results.
How many races did McLaren win in 1998?
McLaren won 9 races in 1998, with 20 podiums and 156 points.
Related Pages
McLaren Profile
Full team history and profile
1998 Season Overview
Complete 1998 F1 season recap
Mika Häkkinen Profile
Mika Häkkinen's career profile and season breakdown
David Coulthard Profile
David Coulthard's career profile and season breakdown
Australian Grand Prix 1998
Best team finish: P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 1998
Best team finish: P1