1996 Japanese Grand Prix
Damon Hill won ahead of Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen.
Suzuka Circuit, Japan · 13 Oct 1996 · Round 16 of 16
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Damon Hill | Williams | P2 | 52 | 1:32:33.791 | 10 |
| P2 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | P3 | 52 | +1.883 | 6 |
| P3 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | P5 | 52 | +3.212 | 4 |
| P4 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | P4 | 52 | +26.526 | 3 |
| P5 | Martin Brundle | Jordan | P10 | 52 | +1:07.120 | 2 |
| P6 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Sauber | P7 | 52 | +1:21.186 | 1 |
| P7 | Olivier Panis | Ligier | P12 | 52 | +1:24.510 | — |
| P8 | David Coulthard | McLaren | P8 | 52 | +1:25.233 | — |
| P9 | Rubens Barrichello | Jordan | P11 | 52 | +1:41.065 | — |
| P10 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | P13 | 52 | +1:41.799 | — |
| P11 | Jos Verstappen | Footwork | P17 | 51 | +1 lap | — |
| P12 | Pedro Lamy | Minardi | P18 | 50 | +2 laps | — |
| P13 | Ricardo Rosset | Footwork | P19 | 50 | +2 laps | — |
| DNF | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | P6 | 39 | Collision | — |
| DNF | Ukyo Katayama | Tyrrell | P14 | 37 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | P1 | 36 | Wheel | — |
| DNF | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | P15 | 20 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Pedro Diniz | Ligier | P16 | 13 | Spun off | — |
| DNF | Jean Alesi | Benetton | P9 | 0 | Spun off | — |
| DNQ | Giovanni Lavaggi | Minardi | — | — | — | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton | Michael Schumacher |
| 1994 | Damon Hill | Williams | Michael Schumacher |
| 1993 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | Alain Prost |
The circuit
5.807kmLap
18Corners
52Laps
304.7kmRace
44%Retirements
10.0sAvg win margin
ClockwiseDirection
Tyres and pit stops
36.4sPit lane loss
Frequently asked
Who won the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix?
Damon Hill won the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix driving for Williams, starting from 2nd on the grid.
Where was the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 1996 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka Circuit, Japan on 13 Oct 1996.
Who finished on the podium at the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix?
The podium was Damon Hill (1st), Michael Schumacher (2nd) and Mika Häkkinen (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix?
Jacques Villeneuve set the fastest lap of the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix.
Winner: Damon Hill. Started first: Jacques Villeneuve.