Nakano suffered six retirements, meaning three Grand Prix where neither M198 passed the chequered flag. At the final race of the season in Japan, Tuero was involved in a collision with Tora Takagi which caused lesions across three spinal vertebrae. The debris from the accident was hit by Michael Schumacher, leading him to retire and Mika Hakkinen won the title.
Nakano had six retirements, leading to three Grand Prix where M198 did not finish. At the final race of the season in Japan, Tuero was involved in a collision with Takagi that resulted in spinal injuries and his own retirement. Debris from the accident hit Schumacher, forcing him to retire as well. Hakkinen won the championship.