1996 Formula One Season High Quality Today

The season was filled with dramatic shifts and unique records:

The season opened in Australia , where Villeneuve announced his arrival by taking pole position and winning his very first Grand Prix. Hill finished second. At the next race in Brazil , Hill fought back to win, but Villeneuve’s raw pace was undeniable. For the first few races, the Canadian looked like he might do what no rookie had done since 1979—win the title immediately. 1996 formula one season

Jacques Villeneuve, the young Canadian driver, ultimately drove a consistent and impressive campaign to secure his first World Drivers' Championship title. Villeneuve won seven Grands Prix, including the final four races of the season, to pip Hill to the title by a margin of 10 points. The season was filled with dramatic shifts and