Argentina 1996
Round 3 • April 7, 1996
Circuit
Juan y Oscar Gálvez
The 1996 Argentine Grand Prix at the Juan y Oscar Gálvez circuit sees the return of Formula 1 to Argentina after a 15-year absence, and it does not disappoint. The race transforms into a gripping battle of resilience and strategy as drivers contend with the dusty, challenging track. With several spins, off-track excursions, and mechanical failures, it's a test of endurance and skill, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as seasoned veterans and rising stars vie for supremacy in South America.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | 1:54:55.322 | 10 |
| 2 | Jacques Villeneuve | +12.167 | 6 |
| 3 | Jean Alesi | +14.754 | 4 |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | +55.131 | 3 |
| 5 | Eddie Irvine | +1:04.991 | 2 |
| 6 | Jos Verstappen | +1:08.913 | 1 |
| 7 | David Coulthard | +1:13.400 | 0 |
| 8 | Olivier Panis | +1:14.295 | 0 |
| 9 | Johnny Herbert | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Andrea Montermini | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 3 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 5 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 6 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 8 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 9 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 10 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 11 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 12 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 13 | Ukyo Katayama | - | - | - |
| 14 | Tarso Marques | - | - | - |
| 15 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 16 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 17 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 18 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 19 | Pedro Lamy | - | - | - |
| 20 | Ricardo Rosset | - | - | - |