Quote Originally Posted by journeyman racer View Post
I'll stick my neck out and say HHF was the only one to be denied a win, from a leading/strong position, that year.
Erm, not really.

Häkkinen, Coulthard, M.Schumacher and possibly Barrichello all had issues in Australia and lost a win, which was inherited by Irvine.

Coulthard DNF-s from the lead in France with a car problem.

Häkkinen had a loose wheel at Silverstone. I don't remember if it was P1 or P2.

Häkkinen was punted out in Austria by his team-mate - lost win.

Häkkinen had a refueling issue and a puncture at Hockenheim - also lost win.

Coulthard was hunting down Irvine in Malaysia before a car problem - possible win challenge lost.