1996 · Round 9 / 16Completed
1996 French Grand Prix
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours · Magny Cours, France
Winner
Damon Hill
Williams · 1:36:29.200
Damon Hill won the 1996 French Grand Prix for Williams, finishing 8.127 seconds ahead of Jacques Villeneuve (Williams), with Jean Alesi (Benetton) completing the podium. Michael Schumacher had taken pole position.
It was round 9 of 16 of the 1996 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny Cours, France on 30 June 1996.
After round 9, Damon Hill led the 1996 drivers' championship on 63 points, 25 ahead of Jacques Villeneuve. Williams led the constructors' standings on 101 points.
Results
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1996 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1996 French Grand Prix?
The 1996 French Grand Prix took place on 30 June 1996. It was round 9 of 16 of the 1996 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1996 French Grand Prix held?
The 1996 French Grand Prix was held at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny Cours, France.
Who won the 1996 French Grand Prix?
Damon Hill won the 1996 French Grand Prix for Williams, ahead of and .