Grand Prix of Japan 1998 Published 5. July 2018 Circuit Suzuka Date 01.11.1998 Laps 51 Distance 298,868 km /185,708 miles No Driver Ferrari S/N Team Result 3 Michael Schumacher F 300 189 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro retired/tyre 4 Eddie Irvine F 300 184 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 2.