Finnish- Championship
- 13th92 pts to the leader
- Points
- 5pts16 rounds started
Mika Salo, a Finnish driver, raced for Tyrrell in the 1996 Formula 1 season with car number 19. Salo was born on 30 November 1966. Salo finished 13th in the 1996 drivers' championship with 5 points and no wins or podiums – 92 points behind champion Damon Hill.
Salo's best result was 5th, achieved twice, most recently at the Monaco Grand Prix. Salo's teammate was Ukyo Katayama; Salo led their qualifying head-to-head 11–5 and led the race head-to-head 12–4.
Salo scored points in 3 of 16 Grands Prix. Salo's average qualifying position was 11.7. From grid to flag, Salo gained a net 40 places across 8 classified finishes. Salo scored 100% of Tyrrell's 1996 total of 5 points.
Final 1996 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
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Mika Salo: quick facts
Short answers about Salo's 1996 season.
What team did Mika Salo drive for in 1996?
Mika Salo drove for Tyrrell in the 1996 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Mika Salo use in 1996?
Mika Salo raced with car number 19 in 1996.
How many points did Mika Salo score in 1996?
Mika Salo scored 5 points in 1996 and finished 13th in the drivers' championship, 92 points behind champion Damon Hill.
How many races did Mika Salo win in 1996?
Mika Salo did not win a Grand Prix in 1996. Salo's best result was 5th at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Who was Mika Salo's teammate in 1996?
Ukyo Katayama was Mika Salo's teammate at Tyrrell in 1996. Salo led the qualifying head-to-head 11–5 and led the race head-to-head 12–4.
