1998 Images

Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. 6-8 March 1998.Mika Hakkinen passes David Coulthard (both McLaren MP4/13-Mercedes-Benz) for the lead. They finished in 1st and 2nd position respectively.World Copyright: Martyn Elford / LAT PhotographicRef: 98AUS27

Mika Häkkinen, McLaren MP4-13 Mercedes, passes David Coulthard, McLaren MP4-13 Mercedes, who slows down after receiving a team order following a pre-race agreement.

ITV F1 TV commentator Murray Walker (GBR) prepares to drive Damon Hill (GBR) around the Albert Park Circuit.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Esteban Tuero (ARG) Minardi Ford M198.
Formula One World Championship. Rd1. Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia. 8 March 1998.

Nick Wirth (GBR) Benetton Designer
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

(L to R): Ralf Schumacher (GER) Jordan and his brother Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari walk down the pitlane.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari, bottom right, sits alongside Alain Prost (FRA). In the background is Dave Richards (GBR) Benetton, top left, alongside Damon Hill (GBR) Jordan, centre.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Tora Takagi (JPN) Tyrrell 026.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Mika Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren celebrates his second Grand Prix victory on the podium, albeit in controversial circumstances.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Vincent Gaillardot (FRA) Arrows Chief Engineer.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

David Richards (GBR) enjoys his first race of the season as Benetton Team Manager
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari with his Ferrari F300 in the Ferrari garage.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Mika Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren celebrates his second Grand Prix victory on the podium, albeit in controversial circumstances.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Agnes Carlier (SUI) Sauber Petronas PR and Marketing.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia. 8 March 1998.

Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F300 leads his brother Ralf Schumacher (GER) Jordan Mugen Honda 198.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F300.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Marlboro girls!
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Jean Todt (FRA) Ferrari Sporting Director with FIA President Max Mosley (GBR) right
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Damon Hill (GBR) Jordan Mugen Honda 198 suffers a spin.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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Ricardo Rosset (BRA), Tyrrell 026.
Australian Grand Prix, Rd1, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.
6-8 March 1998.
David Coulthard allows Mika Hakkinen (both McLaren MP4/13 Mercedes-Benz) into the lead. They finished in 2nd and 1st positions respectively.
Ref: 98 AUS 02. World Copyright - Coates/LAT Photographic

Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. 6th - 8th March 1998.
Rubens Barrichello (Stewart SF2-Ford), retired, action.
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Ref: Colour Transparency.

Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.
6-8 March 1998.
Jacques Villeneuve (Williams FW20 Mechachrome) 5th position.
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Race winner Mika Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4/13.

Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.

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The traditional pre-season driver photograph (Back row L to R): Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Stewart, Jan Magnussen (DEN) Stewart, Jarno Trulli (ITA) Prost, Olivier Panis (FRA) Prost, Jean Alesi (FRA) Sauber, Johnny Herbert (GBR) Sauber. (Middle row L to R): Pedro Diniz (BRA) Arrows, Mika Salo (FIN) Arrows, David Coulthard (GBR) McLaren, Mika Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren, Ricardo Rosset (BRA) Tyrrell, Tora Takagi (JPN) Tyrrell, Shinji Nakano (JPN), Esteban Tuero (ARG). (Front row L to R): Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Benetton, Alex Wurz (AUT) Benetton, Heinz-Harald Frentzen (GER) Williams, Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams, Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari, Eddie Irvine (GBR) Ferrari, Ralf Schumacher (GER) Jordan and Damon Hill (GBR) Jordan.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 8 March 1998.
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