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1996 French Grand Prix

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Date
  
30 June 1996

Course length
  
4.250 km (2.641 mi)

1996 French Grand Prix

Official name
  
LXXXII French Grand Prix

Location
  
Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, France

Course
  
Permanent racing facility

Distance
  
72 laps, 306.000 km (190.140 mi)

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.

Championship standings after the race

  • Bold text indicates who still has a theoretical chance of becoming World Champion.
  • Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

    • References

    1996 French Grand Prix Wikipedia
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