26th pole position for Mika HAKKINEN
110th pole position for McLaren as constructor
39th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder

Average : 226.712 km/h
Mika HAKKINEN


3. J.BUTTON
Williams BMW
1'51''444


7. J.VILLENEUVE
BAR Honda
1'51''799



14. N.HEIDFELD
Prost Peugeot
1'53''193
13. R.ZONTA
BAR Honda
1'53''002

15. P.DINIZ
Sauber Petronas
1'53''211

18. M.SALO
Sauber Petronas
1'53''357
17. J.ALESI
Prost Peugeot
1'53''309

19. A.WURZ
Benetton Playlife
1'53''403

21. M.GENE
Minardi Fondmetal
1'54''680