The 1998 British Formula Three season was the 48th

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season. It commenced on 22 March, and ended on 4 October after sixteen races.

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was the champion, while

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won the Class B championship. The season was one of two halves as

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dominated the first half of the season and compatriot Haberfeld the second; ultimately the latter would prevail thanks in part to his stronger consistency.

Drivers and teams

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cars. * Points System: 20-15-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1 for first 10 finishers, with 1 point awarded for fastest lap.

References

AUTOCOURSE 1998-99
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