Italian Grand Prix 1998 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher took a dominant victory at Monza, controlling the Italian Grand Prix from start to finish to delight the Tifosi at Ferrari's home circuit. Eddie Irvine completed a perfect Ferrari one-two finish, while Ralf Schumacher secured his second consecutive podium with third place for Jordan-Mugen Honda. The result was a perfect day for Ferrari, with both cars on the podium at the Temple of Speed.

The victory kept Schumacher's slim championship hopes alive, though he still trailed Häkkinen significantly with just three races remaining. Ferrari's dominance at their home circuit provided some consolation for a difficult season, with the passionate Italian fans celebrating wildly. However, Häkkinen's fourth-place finish meant Schumacher would need the Finn to encounter major problems if he was to steal the championship.