1996 F1 Calendar & Schedule

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Race Calendar & Schedule

10 Mar – 13 Oct · 16 rounds

16
Events
5
Continents
14
Countries
55,930km
Travel distance
1.4× around the world
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The 1996 F1 calendar featured 16 Grands Prix and marked the start of a new era for Formula 1. The season opened with the Australian grand prix in Melbourne, which moved from Adelaide to Albert Park, and ended with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

The 1996 Formula 1 season is best remembered for Damon Hill’s World Championship victory with Williams-Renault, as he finally claimed the title after years of near misses. It was also the debut season of Jacques Villeneuve, who immediately became a championship contender, while Michael Schumacher began his Ferrari journey, laying the foundation for one of the most dominant partnerships in F1 history.

Below you can find the complete 1996 Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar, including every race date, circuit and location from the 1996 F1 season.

1996 F1 GP Race Schedule

 

1996 F1 Calendar — Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in the 1996 F1 season?
The 1996 Formula 1 season consists of 16 Grand Prix races on the official FIA calendar.
Who has the most wins in the 1996 F1 season?
Damon Hill currently leads the win count in the 1996 Formula 1 season with 8 Grand Prix victories.
When does the 1996 F1 season start?
The 1996 Formula 1 season starts with the 1996 Australian F1 GP on March 10.
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