Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Australian Grand Prix | 5th | +18.014 | 3rd | 1:27.418 | 3rd | 1:27.079 (Q3) | +0.365 | 4 | |
2 | Malaysian Grand Prix | 3rd | +38.450 | 8th | 1:35.922 | +0.556 | 3rd | 1:36.613 (Q3) | +0.865 | 6 |
3 | Bahrain Grand Prix | 5th | +26.789 | 5th | 1:33.193 | 5th | 1:33.488 (Q3) | +0.392 | 4 | |
4 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Wheel rim | 6th | 1:22.453 | +0.783 | 6th | 1:22.231 (Q3) | +0.418 | 0 |
5 | Turkish Grand Prix | 12th | +1 lap | 2nd | 1:27.640 | +1.134 | 2nd | 1:27.808 (Q3) | +0.191 | 0 |
6 | Monaco Grand Prix | 8th | +33.191 | 4th | 1:17.282 | +0.593 | 4th | 1:16.165 (Q3) | +0.378 | 1 |
7 | Canadian Grand Prix | 9th | +54.433 | 7th | 1:18.462 | +1.075 | 7th | 1:19.089 (Q3) | +1.203 | 0 |
8 | French Grand Prix | 4th | +28.929 | 10th | 1:17.134 | +0.504 | 6th | 1:16.944 (Q3) | +0.495 | 5 |
9 | British Grand Prix | 5th | +1 lap | 1st | 1:33.130 | +0.980 | 1st | 1:21.049 (Q3) | 4 | |
10 | German Grand Prix | 5th | +12.411 | 3rd | 1:16.495 | +0.508 | 3rd | 1:16.143 (Q3) | +0.477 | 4 |
11 | Hungarian Grand Prix | 1st | 1:37:27.067 | 2nd | 1:21.753 | +0.558 | 2nd | 1:21.140 (Q3) | +0.241 | 10 |
12 | European Grand Prix | 4th | +39.703 | 5th | 1:39.112 | +0.404 | 5th | 1:39.937 (Q3) | +0.948 | 5 |
13 | Belgian Grand Prix | 10th | Gearbox | 3rd | 1:48.223 | +0.293 | 3rd | 1:47.815 (Q3) | +0.477 | 0 |
14 | Italian Grand Prix | 2nd | +12.512 | 2nd | 1:30.300 | +2.253 | 2nd | 1:37.631 (Q3) | +0.076 | 8 |
15 | Singapore Grand Prix | 10th | +26.902 | 5th | 1:47.337 | +1.738 | 5th | 1:45.873 (Q3) | +1.072 | 0 |
16 | Japanese Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 3rd | 1:19.258 | +0.832 | 3rd | 1:18.821 (Q3) | +0.417 | 0 |
17 | Chinese Grand Prix | DNF | Pneumatics | 5th | 1:37.302 | +0.977 | 5th | 1:36.930 (Q3) | +0.627 | 0 |
18 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 7th | +55.074 | 5th | 1:14.207 | +0.471 | 5th | 1:12.917 (Q3) | +0.549 | 2 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for McLaren. For Kovalainen's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Heikki Kovalainen's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Kovalainen:
Heikki Kovalainen secured 3 podiums and 1 win throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 2008 F1 season results.