Monaco Grand Prix 1998 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mika Häkkinen delivered a masterclass around the streets of Monaco, winning from start to finish despite intense pressure in the closing stages. The Finn demonstrated perfect concentration and racecraft to claim his fourth victory of the season. Giancarlo Fisichella secured a surprise second place for Benetton with a brilliant drive, while Eddie Irvine took third for Ferrari after Michael Schumacher crashed out while pushing hard.

The victory extended Häkkinen's championship lead to a commanding margin, with McLaren appearing unbeatable on both high-speed and technical circuits. Schumacher's retirement while trying to catch Häkkinen cost him valuable points and left Ferrari facing a massive deficit. With six races completed, Häkkinen looked increasingly likely to retain his World Championship unless he encountered significant problems.