British Grand Prix 1999 - Race Schedule and Countdown

David Coulthard claimed victory at Silverstone in the most significant race of the 1999 season. On the opening lap, Michael Schumacher crashed heavily at Stowe corner when his Ferrari's brakes failed, hitting the tire barriers at high speed. The German broke his right leg in multiple places and was airlifted to hospital, ending his season. Coulthard controlled the restarted race, finishing ahead of Eddie Irvine and Ralf Schumacher.

Schumacher's injury fundamentally changed the championship landscape, with Ferrari's title hopes now resting on Eddie Irvine's shoulders. The crash shocked the Formula 1 world, as the seemingly invincible Schumacher faced months of rehabilitation. Irvine would need to step up and lead Ferrari's championship charge, while Mika Salo was signed as Schumacher's temporary replacement. The British GP marked the point where Häkkinen became the clear championship favorite.