1996 Formula One World Championship
The 1996 Formula One season was the 47th edition of the championship. The champion was Damon Hill in a close battle. Williams won the constructor's championship.
1996 Formula One World Championship Media
Damon Hill won his only Formula One World Championship in his last year with Williams.
Hill's teammate, Jacques Villeneuve (pictured in 2002), finished as runner-up with 4 wins in only his first year of F1 participation.
Defending double world champion Michael Schumacher (pictured in 1998) finished third in his first year with Scuderia Ferrari.
Michael Schumacher moved to Ferrari over the winter break.
Jacques Villeneuve replaced David Coulthard at Williams
Andrea Montermini was left without a drive when the Forti team folded half way through the season.
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