Eddie Irvine secured his second Formula One victory at the 1999 Austrian Grand Prix, boosting his championship campaign after Michael Schumacher's injury.
Key Facts
- Race date
- 25 July 1999
- Circuit
- A1-Ring, Spielberg, Austria
- Season round
- 9th race of the 1999 F1 season
- Winner
- Eddie Irvine (Ferrari)
- Schumacher substitute
- Mika Salo
- Irvine's career win number
- 2nd Formula One win
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Michael Schumacher broke his leg at the previous race at Silverstone, forcing Ferrari to rely on teammate Eddie Irvine for the drivers' championship. David Coulthard inadvertently knocked his McLaren teammate Mika Häkkinen off the track on the opening lap, sending Häkkinen to the back of the field.
Eddie Irvine, driving for Ferrari, led the race and successfully held off David Coulthard during the pitstop phase at the A1-Ring. Mika Salo made his debut as Schumacher's replacement, while Häkkinen fought back through the field. Irvine crossed the line first to claim victory.
Irvine recorded his second Formula One win, strengthening his position in the drivers' championship in Schumacher's absence. Häkkinen recovered to finish third, and Pedro Diniz scored the last world championship points of his career at this race.