Brazilian Grand Prix 1999 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mika Häkkinen bounced back from his Australian retirement with a dominant victory at Interlagos, controlling the Brazilian Grand Prix from pole position. Michael Schumacher finished second for Ferrari after a strong recovery drive, while Heinz-Harald Frentzen secured his second consecutive podium with third place for Jordan. The result restored Häkkinen's championship credentials after his Melbourne disappointment.

The victory demonstrated McLaren's continued competitiveness despite reliability concerns, with Häkkinen showing why he remained the driver to beat. Schumacher's second place kept Ferrari in touch at the top of the standings, setting up what promised to be an intense three-way championship fight between Häkkinen, Schumacher, and potentially Irvine. The race suggested 1999 would be more unpredictable than the previous season.