Häkkinen a further eight seconds back. Immediately after the race, the Ferraris were disqualified due to an infringement on their bargeboards. This meant that Häkkinen and McLaren were effectively handed their respective championships by default. However, Ferrari appealed against the FIA's decision in court and both drivers were subsequently reinstated. With one race remaining, Irvine led the Drivers' Championship by four points over Häkkinen, 70 to 66. Similarly, Ferrari held a four-point lead over McLaren in the Constructors' Championship, 118 to 114. Classification Qualifying Race Championship standings after the race Bold text indicates who still had a theoretical chance of becoming World Champion. Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings References Malaysian Grand Prix Malaysian Grand Prix Grand Prix