1997 Brazilian Grand Prix
Jacques Villeneuve won ahead of Gerhard Berger and Olivier Panis.
Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Brazil · 30 Mar 1997 · Round 2 of 17
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | P1 | 72 | 1:36:06.990 | 10 |
| P2 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | P3 | 72 | +4.190 | 6 |
| P3 | Olivier Panis | Prost | P5 | 72 | +15.870 | 4 |
| P4 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | P4 | 72 | +33.033 | 3 |
| P5 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | P2 | 72 | +33.731 | 2 |
| P6 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | P6 | 72 | +34.020 | 1 |
| P7 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | P13 | 72 | +50.912 | — |
| P8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | P7 | 72 | +1:00.639 | — |
| P9 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Williams | P8 | 72 | +1:15.402 | — |
| P10 | David Coulthard | McLaren | P12 | 71 | +1 lap | — |
| P11 | Nicola Larini | Sauber | P19 | 71 | +1 lap | — |
| P12 | Jarno Trulli | Minardi | P17 | 71 | +1 lap | — |
| P13 | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | P22 | 71 | +1 lap | — |
| P14 | Shinji Nakano | Prost | P15 | 71 | +1 lap | — |
| P15 | Jos Verstappen | Tyrrell | P21 | 70 | +2 laps | — |
| P16 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | P14 | 70 | +2 laps | — |
| P17 | Damon Hill | Arrows | P9 | 68 | — | — |
| P18 | Ukyo Katayama | Minardi | P18 | 67 | +5 laps | — |
| DNF | Ralf Schumacher | Jordan | P10 | 52 | Electrical | — |
| DNF | Rubens Barrichello | Stewart | P11 | 16 | Suspension | — |
| DNF | Pedro Diniz | Arrows | P16 | 15 | Suspension | — |
| DNS | Jan Magnussen | Stewart | P20 | — | Collision | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Williams | Damon Hill |
| 1995 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton | Damon Hill |
| 1994 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton | Ayrton Senna |
The circuit
4.309kmLap
15Corners
72Laps
309.0kmRace
46%Retirements
13.2sAvg win margin
Anti clockwiseDirection
Tyres and pit stops
44.3sPit lane loss
Frequently asked
Who won the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Jacques Villeneuve won the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix driving for Williams, starting from 1st on the grid.
Where was the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix held?
The 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Brazil on 30 Mar 1997.
Who finished on the podium at the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix?
The podium was Jacques Villeneuve (1st), Gerhard Berger (2nd) and Olivier Panis (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Jacques Villeneuve set the fastest lap of the 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Winner: Jacques Villeneuve. Started first: Jacques Villeneuve.