P2
Championship
4
Wins
11
Podiums
3
Poles
78
Points
4
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Jacques Villeneuve contested 16 grands prix in 1996 for Williams and finished P2 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 78 points, 4 wins, 11 podiums, and 3 pole positions.
Their best result came at the European Grand Prix, where Jacques Villeneuve finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 11 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 4 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P4.9
Podium rate
68.8%
Net positions gained
-30
Race Results
P2
R1Grid 1Quali P1⚡ FL
P17
R2Grid 3Spun off
P2
6 pts
R3Grid 3
P1
10 pts
R4Grid 2
P11
R5Grid 3Suspension
P8
R6Grid 10Collision
P3
4 pts
R7Grid 2
P2
6 pts
R8Grid 2⚡ FL
P2
6 pts
R9Grid 6⚡ FL
P1
10 pts
R10Grid 2⚡ FL
P3
4 pts
R11Grid 6
P1
10 pts
R12Grid 3
P2
6 pts
R13Grid 1Quali P1
P7
R14Grid 2+1 Lap
P1
10 pts
R15Grid 2⚡ FL
P16
R16Grid 1Quali P1Wheel⚡ FL
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6⚡ |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 3 | 17 | -14 | - |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Nürburgring | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| 5 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 3 | 11 | -8 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 10 | 8 | +2 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | - | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6⚡ |
| 9 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | - | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6⚡ |
| 10 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 10⚡ |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 6 | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 12 | Hungaroring | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 2 | 7 | -5 | - |
| 15 | Autódromo do Estoril | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 10⚡ |
| 16 | Suzuka Circuit | 1 | 1 | 16 | -15 | -⚡ |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Jacques Villeneuve 1996 season FAQ
How did Jacques Villeneuve finish in the 1996 F1 standings?
Jacques Villeneuve finished P2 in the 1996 World Drivers' Championship with Williams.
How many races did Jacques Villeneuve win in 1996?
Jacques Villeneuve won 4 races in 1996, with 11 podiums and 3 pole positions.
What was Jacques Villeneuve's best result in 1996?
Jacques Villeneuve's best 1996 result was P1 at the European Grand Prix.
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European Grand Prix 1996
Jacques Villeneuve finished P1
British Grand Prix 1996
Jacques Villeneuve finished P1
Hungarian Grand Prix 1996
Jacques Villeneuve finished P1