--- description: "The Minardi M198 is Minardi’s Formula 1 car of 1998: 32 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles, P10 in the 1998 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Minardi M198: 1998 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1998ca980734-1200x648.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit ahead of the 2026 2026 Mexico City F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-mexico-header-990x121.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Minardi M198: 1998 F1 Car Specs & Stats ![Minardi M198](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1998ca980734-990x447.jpg) 1998 Formula 1 car ## ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) Minardi M198 [10th in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1998-f1-championship-standings/) | [Minardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/minardi-information-statistics/) car 7th Best Finish 17th Best Quali 0 Points 16 Races ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Minardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/minardi-information-statistics/) | | --- | --- | | Season | [1998](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1998-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P10 **0** pts | | Races | 16 (32 starts) | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=342) ## Drivers of the Minardi M198 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [ShinjiNakano](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/shinji-nakano-information-statistics/) P18 **0** pts 23 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2) [EstebanTuero](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-tuero-information-statistics/) P19 **0** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 16 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 32 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 17th | | Podiums | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Finish | 7th | | Points Finishes | 0 | | Points | 0 | | Retirements | 17 (53.1%) | | Drivers | 2 | ## Engine & Tyres | Engine | [Ford JD](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/)
3.0 V10 | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [Stewart SF2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/stewart-sf2-specs-info/), [Tyrrell 026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-026-specs-info/) | | Tyres | Bridgestone | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)1998 Australian F1 Grand Prix1998 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)1998 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1998 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) ## 1998 Finishing Positions 7th 1 8th 3 9th 1 11th 2 13th 1 14th 1 15th 3 16th 1 17th 1 DNF 17 NC 1 **DNF** Did Not Finish · **NC** Not Classified ## Performance Breakdown 43.8% 14 / 32 Finish Rate ## 1998 Race by Race 16 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/ "1998 Australian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1998 Brazilian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1998 Argentine F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/ "1998 San Marino F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1998 Spanish F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1998 Monaco F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1998 Canadian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1998 French F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1998 British F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1998 Austrian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1998 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-hungary/ "1998 Hungarian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1998 Belgian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1998 Italian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-luxembourg/ "1998 Luxembourg F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/ "1998 Japanese F1 GP") [Shinji Nakano](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/shinji-nakano-information-statistics/) DNFDNF13DNF149717811DNF158DNF15DNF [Esteban Tuero](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-tuero-information-statistics/) DNFDNFDNF815DNFDNFDNFDNFDNF16DNFDNF11NCDNF 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 20 Sep 2026 ## Minardi's F1 car for 1998   Last updated: 20 Sep 2026, 20:56 ## Minardi M198: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Minardi M198? Minardi raced the Minardi M198 in the 1998 Formula 1 season, finishing 10th in the constructors' championship with 0 points.
Who drove the Minardi M198? Shinji Nakano and Esteban Tuero drove the Minardi M198 in 1998.
How many races did the Minardi M198 win? The Minardi M198 did not win a Grand Prix in 1998; its best result was 7th.
Which engine powered the Minardi M198? The Minardi M198 used the Ford JD, a 3.0 V10 engine.
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