Чемпионат 1998 г.
Гран-При Японии

Mika Hakkinen
# 8

Результат
Классифицирован

	Поз.	Круг	Время	Скорость (Км/ч)
Гонка	1	51	1:27'22.535	205.230
Квалификация	2		1'36.471	218.826
Быстрейший круг	2	35	1'40.426	210.209

Практика

	Поз.	Время	Скорость (Км/ч)
1-я сессия	5	1'40.644	209.753
2-я сессия	3	1'38.752	213.772
Warm-Up	3	1'41.056	208.898

Свободные заезды (пятница):
"We carried out a routine practice session today, concentrating on the balance for the race. The car ran reliably, it was strong and we completed a good number of laps, so I am very pleased."

Квалификация (суббота):
"Naturally I am a little disappointed but being second is not such a big problem. Of course I would prefer to be on pole but it doesn't give me any more pressure not to be. My last lap was pretty quick until I went wide and I am annoyed with myself, especially as the conditions were ideal for the tyres and the car was handling really well."

Гонка (воскресение):
"This is a very special day for me. It has taken a while for me to win the Formula One World Championship, but now it has happened and I am very happy. The team as a whole achieved a lot this season and this is the perfect result for all of us.The two false starts meant that I had to keep focused despite the disruptions and I have to say that the team did a fantastic job to keep the car at its optimum. Of course the fact that Michael started from the back relieved the pressure a little bit, but I knew he would be quick and that he would carve his way through the field. The team kept me informed all the time of what was going on, which was good and meant that I could concentrate on the car, keep my head and stay cool. A great day for the whole team - thank you!"