1998 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers' champion
- Mika Hakkinen
- Team
- McLaren
- Points
- 100
- Runner-up
- Michael Schumacher — 86
- Margin
- 14
- Constructors' champion
- McLaren
- Rounds
- 16
- Engine formula
- 3.0 L naturally aspirated, max 10 cylinders (V10 from 2000 mandated)
- Tyres
- Bridgestone, Goodyear
Narrow-track cars and grooved tyres introduced to cut cornering speed. McLaren MP4/13 with the Newey-designed 'brake steer' controversy.
Races
Championship standings after round 16
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Hakkinen | — | 100 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | — | 86 |
| 3 | David Coulthard | — | 56 |
| 4 | Eddie Irvine | — | 47 |
| 5 | Jacques Villeneuve | — | 21 |
| 6 | Damon Hill | — | 20 |
| 7 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | — | 17 |
| 8 | Alexander Wurz | — | 17 |
| 9 | Giancarlo Fisichella | — | 16 |
| 10 | Ralf Schumacher | — | 14 |
| 11 | Jean Alesi | — | 9 |
| 12 | Rubens Barrichello | — | 4 |