France 1996
Round 9 • June 30, 1996
Circuit
Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours sets the stage for a gripping showdown as Michael Schumacher, in his first season with Ferrari, takes on the reigning champion, Damon Hill. Tensions rise as strategic gambles and raw speed turn this French Grand Prix into a high-stakes chess match. Meanwhile, a surprising twist in the midfield keeps fans on the edge of their seats as underdogs seize the moment in a bid for glory.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | 1:36:28.795 | 10 |
| 2 | Jacques Villeneuve | +8.127 | 6 |
| 3 | Jean Alesi | +46.442 | 4 |
| 4 | Gerhard Berger | +46.859 | 3 |
| 5 | Mika Hakkinen | +1:02.774 | 2 |
| 6 | David Coulthard | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Olivier Panis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Martin Brundle | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Rubens Barrichello | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Mika Salo | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Ricardo Rosset | +3 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Pedro Lamy | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 2 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 3 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 4 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 5 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 8 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 9 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 10 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 11 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 12 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 13 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 14 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 15 | Ukyo Katayama | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 17 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 18 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 19 | Pedro Lamy | - | - | - |
| 20 | Ricardo Rosset | - | - | - |