Argentine Grand Prix 1998 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher claimed his first victory of 1998 at Buenos Aires, ending McLaren's winning streak with a brilliant strategic performance. Starting from pole, David Coulthard led the early stages but Schumacher's superior race pace and Ferrari's pit stop strategy proved decisive. Häkkinen finished second after Coulthard encountered problems, while Eddie Irvine completed the podium with third place for Ferrari.

The victory was crucial for Ferrari and Schumacher, proving they could beat McLaren when strategy and execution came together perfectly. However, Häkkinen still led the championship comfortably, and McLaren's technical advantage remained evident. The result suggested 1998 would see a genuine title fight rather than a McLaren walkover, with Schumacher determined to make Ferrari competitive through racecraft and determination.