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1996 French Grand Prix

France  1996 French Grand Prix
Race details
Race 9 of 16 in the 1996 Formula One season
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (1992-2002).svg
Date 30 June 1996
Official name LXXXII French Grand Prix
Location Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, France
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 4.250 km (2.641 mi)
Distance 72 laps, 306.000 km (190.140 mi)
Weather Dry
Pole position
Driver Ferrari
Time 1:15.989
Fastest lap
Driver Canada Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault
Time 1:18.610 on lap 40
Podium
First Williams-Renault
Second Williams-Renault
Third Benetton-Renault

The 1996 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 30 June 1996 at Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, France. It was the ninth race of the 1996 Formula One season. The 72-lap race was won by Damon Hill for the Williams team, from a second position start. Jacques Villeneuve finished second in the other Williams, with Jean Alesi third for the Benetton team.



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