Monaco Grand Prix 1999 - Race Schedule and Countdown
Monaco Grand Prix
Monte-Carlo • Monaco
May 16, 1999 2:00 PM
Race Results
Race Summary
Michael Schumacher delivered a masterclass around the streets of Monaco, dominating from start to finish to claim his second consecutive victory. Eddie Irvine completed a perfect Ferrari one-two finish, while Häkkinen could only manage third after struggling with McLaren's setup. The result extended Schumacher's championship lead and demonstrated Ferrari's growing dominance.
The Ferrari one-two at Monaco was a statement of intent, with Schumacher showing complete control around the demanding street circuit. Häkkinen's third place kept him in championship contention, but Ferrari's superior reliability and consistency were beginning to tell. The victory marked Schumacher's 16th career win around Monaco and his second straight, cementing his status as the master of the principality.