in the Jordan, finally succeeding after several laps. Michael Schumacher then started to catch up to teammate Eddie Irvine, who was slowing; Irvine said after it was due to marginal brakes, but some suggested he was asked to move over for his team leader. In the end, Häkkinen took an easy victory. His teammate Coulthard finished second after being last at the start, and Michael Schumacher took third aided by his teammate Eddie Irvine. Classification Qualifying This was the last pole position of Benetton in Formula One Race Championship standings after the race Bold text indicates who still has a theoretical chance of becoming World Champion. Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References Austrian Grand Prix Grand Prix Austrian Grand Prix July 1998 sports events in Europe