GREATEST RACES #15: Damon Hill claims Jordan’s first win amid chaos at Spa-Francorchamps – 1998 Belgian Grand Prix
From one of the most dramatic starts in F1 history through to a surprise victory for Damon Hill and Jordan, the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix was a truly unforgettable race.


To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
At No. 15, Anna Francis gets Damon Hill’s insight into the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, a race that featured one of the most chaotic starts in the sport’s history before becoming Hill’s final – and the Jordan team’s first – Formula 1 victory…
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