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Benetton B198
The Benetton B198 is a Formula One racing car with which the Benetton Formula One team competed in the 1998 Formula One season. It was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella, who had moved from Jordan, and Alexander Wurz, who was in his first full season of F1 after deputising for the unwell Gerhard Berger in 1997.
Overview
Early in the season, Benetton held third place in the Constructors' Championship after Fisichella finished second at two successive races and took pole position in Austria. However, the team ultimately finished the season in fifth place, placing some blame with Bridgestone for favouring eventual champions McLaren, the tyre supplier's top team at that time.
Livery
The livery for B198 was completely changed with the blue colour on the top, white on the sides and red accents. A new sponsor joined for the team was D2. Benetton used the 'Mild Seven' logos, except at the French, British and German Grands Prix.
Complete Formula One results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
- Denotes Mecachrome-built engines, badged as Playlife
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