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Formula 1 in the 1996 season. Full information

47th season of the Formula 1 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 10th March to 13th October in 1996, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 1!

:championship in the 1996 season. Full information

List of races and tracks in the 1996 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1996 Australia Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Melbourne	10th March 1996
1996 Brazil Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Interlagos	31st March 1996
1996 Argentina Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Buenos Aires	7th April 1996
1996 Europe Grand Prix	Jacques Villeneuve Williams FW18, #6	Nürburgring	28th April 1996
1996 San Marino Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Imola	5th May 1996
1996 Monaco Grand Prix	Olivier Panis Ligier JS43, #9	Monaco	19th May 1996
1996 Spain Grand Prix	Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310, #1	Barcelone	2nd June 1996
1996 Canada Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Montréal	16th June 1996
1996 France Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Magny-Cours	30th June 1996
1996 Britain Grand Prix	Jacques Villeneuve Williams FW18, #6	Silverstone	14th July 1996
1996 Germany Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Hockenheim	28th July 1996
1996 Hungary Grand Prix	Jacques Villeneuve Williams FW18, #6	Hungaroring	11th August 1996
1996 Belgium Grand Prix	Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310, #1	Spa-Francorchamps	25th August 1996
1996 Italy Grand Prix	Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310, #1	Monza	8th September 1996
1996 Portugal Grand Prix	Jacques Villeneuve Williams FW18, #6	Estoril	22nd September 1996
1996 Japan Grand Prix	Damon Hill Williams FW18, #5	Suzuka	13th October 1996

Drivers championship 1996

Damon Hill

United Kingdom

Champion

Points: 97.00 Wins: 8 Poles: 9

Jacques Villeneuve

Canada

2nd place

Points: 78.00 Wins: 4 Poles: 3

Michael Schumacher

Germany

3rd place

Points: 59.00 Wins: 3 Poles: 4

List of all drivers for the 1996 season

Name	Points
Damon Hill	97.00
Jacques Villeneuve	78.00
Michael Schumacher	59.00
Jean Alesi	47.00
Mika Hakkinen	31.00
Gerhard Berger	21.00
David Coulthard	18.00
Rubens Barrichello	14.00
Olivier Panis	13.00
Eddie Irvine	11.00
Martin Brundle	8.00
Heinz-Harald Frentzen	7.00
Mika Salo	5.00
Johnny Herbert	4.00
Pedro Diniz	2.00
Jos Verstappen	1.00