Round 9Completed
French Grand Prix
1996 Formula 1 World Championship
30 June 1996·
Magny Cours, France
Damon Hill
Winner
Michael Schumacher
Pole
Jacques Villeneuve
1:18.610
Fastest Lap
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit
Race Results
PosDriverTeamGridPtsTime / Gap
Damon Hill won the 1996 French Grand Prix for Williams in 1:36:29.200. The podium was completed by Jacques Villeneuve in second and Jean Alesi in third. Michael Schumacher started from pole, while Jacques Villeneuve set the fastest lap at 1:18.610. Ricardo Rosset made the biggest forward move, climbing from P19 to P11 for a gain of 8 places.
Race Brief · French Grand Prix 1996
French Grand Prix 1996 FAQ
Who won the French Grand Prix 1996?
Damon Hill driving for Williams won the French Grand Prix 1996.
Who started on pole for the French Grand Prix 1996?
Michael Schumacher started the French Grand Prix 1996 from pole position.
Who set the fastest lap at the French Grand Prix 1996?
Jacques Villeneuve set the recorded fastest lap in 1:18.610.