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Japanese Grand Prix

Round 16 of 1996

Circuit

Suzuka Circuit

Suzuka

Country

Japan

Date

Oct 13, 1996

Race Results

PosDriverConstructorGridLapsTimePoints
1Damon Hill

N/A

Williams2521:32:33.79110
2Michael Schumacher

MSC

Ferrari352+1.8836
3Mika Häkkinen

N/A

McLaren552+3.2124
4Gerhard Berger

N/A

Benetton452+26.5263
5Martin Brundle

N/A

Jordan1052+1:07.1202
6Heinz-Harald Frentzen

N/A

Sauber752+1:21.1861
7Olivier Panis

N/A

Ligier1252+1:24.5100
8David Coulthard

COU

McLaren852+1:25.2330
9Rubens Barrichello

BAR

Jordan1152+1:41.0650
10Johnny Herbert

N/A

Sauber1352+1:41.7990
11Jos Verstappen

N/A

Footwork1751+1 Lap0
12Pedro Lamy

N/A

Minardi1850+2 Laps0
13Ricardo Rosset

N/A

Footwork1950+2 Laps0
14Eddie Irvine

N/A

Ferrari639Collision0
15Ukyo Katayama

N/A

Tyrrell1437Engine0
16Jacques Villeneuve

VIL

Williams136Wheel0
17Mika Salo

N/A

Tyrrell1520Engine0
18Pedro Diniz

N/A

Ligier1613Spun off0
19Jean Alesi

N/A

Benetton90Spun off0

Race Overview

The 1996 Japanese Grand Prix took place at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.

19 drivers completed the race, with Damon Hill taking the victory.