-FERRARI: Schumacher wins at Silverstone

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M2 PRESSWIRE-13 July 1998-FERRARI: Schumacher wins at Silverstone (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:120798 Michael Schumacher proved he is indeed the undisputed rain master with a beautifully judged drive in treacherous and changeable conditions to win the British Grand Prix, closing to within two championship points of Hakkinen who came second after leading most of the race.

Irvine racked up yet another podium finish in third - he is now the driver with the highest number of podiums for a driver who has never won a race. His drive also helped bring Ferrari to within three points of McLaren in the chase for constructors honours. The start was given on a damp track with high winds blowing from behind the cars down the pit straight so the entire field opted to...