Austrian Grand Prix 1998 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mika Häkkinen responded to his Silverstone error with a commanding victory at the A1-Ring, reasserting his championship credentials. The Finn dominated from start to finish, while David Coulthard secured another McLaren one-two. Michael Schumacher could only manage third after struggling with Ferrari's setup throughout the weekend.

The victory and McLaren one-two reestablished Häkkinen's championship advantage, proving the Silverstone error was just a momentary lapse. With McLaren's technical superiority still evident, Häkkinen looked back in control of the title fight. Schumacher needed to win races and hope for Häkkinen to encounter problems if Ferrari were to steal the championship in the final races.