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1996 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1996 British Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1996
- Round
- 10
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- Jacques Villeneuve
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | Williams | Wheel nut |
| 2 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Hydraulics |
| 4 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | Finished |
| 5 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | Wheel bearing |
| 6 | Rubens Barrichello | Jordan | Finished |
| 7 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | Finished |
| 8 | Martin Brundle | Jordan | +1 lap |
| 9 | David Coulthard | McLaren | Finished |
| 10 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | Differential |
| 11 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Sauber | +1 lap |
| 12 | Ukyo Katayama | Tyrrell | Camshaft |
| 13 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | +1 lap |
| 14 | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 15 | Jos Verstappen | Footwork | +1 lap |
| 16 | Olivier Panis | Ligier | Handling |
| 17 | Pedro Diniz | Ligier | Engine |
| 18 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Minardi | +2 laps |
| 19 | Pedro Lamy | Minardi | Gearbox |
| 20 | Ricardo Rosset | Footwork | Electrical |