Benetton B198

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Benetton B198
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The B198
Category Formula One
Constructor Benetton
Designer(s) Pat Symonds (Technical Director)
Nick Wirth (Chief Designer)
James Allison (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor B197
Successor B199
Technical specifications
Chassis Moulded carbon composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Double carbon wishbones, pushrod, triple damper
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod, double damper
Engine Playlife (Renault RS9) 3.0L 71° V10 NA Mid-engine
Transmission Benetton 6-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
Power750 hp (559 kW) @ 14,000 rpm [1]
Fuel Agip
Tyres Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Mild Seven Benetton-Playlife
Notable drivers5. Flag of Italy.svg Giancarlo Fisichella
6. Flag of Austria.svg Alexander Wurz
Debut 1998 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 1998 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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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.

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Overview

B198 in its original livery at the 1998 Spanish Grand Prix. Fisichella in front, Wurz follows. Formation Lap 1998 Spanish GP (12095609003).jpg
B198 in its original livery at the 1998 Spanish Grand Prix. Fisichella in front, Wurz follows.

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. [2]

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)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1998 Mild Seven Benetton Playlife* Playlife V10 B AUS BRA ARG SMR ESP MON CAN FRA GBR AUT GER HUN BEL ITA LUX JPN 335th
Giancarlo Fisichella Ret67RetRet2295Ret78Ret868
Alexander Wurz 744Ret4Ret45491116RetRet79

* Denotes Mecachrome-built engines, badged as Playlife

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References

  1. "Engine Playlife • STATS F1".
  2. Henry, Alan (ed.), AUTOCOURSE 1998-99, Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1998) ISBN   1-874557-43-8