Portugal 1996
Round 15 • September 22, 1996
Circuit
Estoril
The 1996 Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril becomes a stage for championship contenders to push their limits in a thrilling showdown. As Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve engage in a high-stakes duel for supremacy, unexpected twists and strategic gambits keep fans on the edge of their seats. In a race where fortunes can change in an instant, the relentless quest for victory leaves an indelible mark on the season's narrative.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Villeneuve | 1:40:22.915 | 10 |
| 2 | Damon Hill | +19.966 | 6 |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | +53.765 | 4 |
| 4 | Jean Alesi | +55.109 | 3 |
| 5 | Eddie Irvine | +1:27.389 | 2 |
| 6 | Gerhard Berger | +1:33.141 | 1 |
| 7 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Johnny Herbert | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Martin Brundle | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Olivier Panis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Mika Salo | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Ukyo Katayama | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | David Coulthard | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Ricardo Rosset | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Giovanni Lavaggi | +5 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Pedro Lamy | +5 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 3 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 4 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 5 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 6 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 7 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 8 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 9 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 10 | Martin Brundle | - | - | - |
| 11 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 12 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 13 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 14 | Ukyo Katayama | - | - | - |
| 15 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 17 | Ricardo Rosset | - | - | - |
| 18 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 19 | Pedro Lamy | - | - | - |
| 20 | Giovanni Lavaggi | - | - | - |