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1996 Portuguese Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1996 Portuguese 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
- 15
- Grand Prix
- Portuguese Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Winner
- Jacques Villeneuve
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Hill | Williams | Finished |
| 2 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | Finished |
| 4 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Finished |
| 5 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | Finished |
| 6 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | Finished |
| 7 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | Collision damage |
| 8 | David Coulthard | McLaren | +2 laps |
| 9 | Rubens Barrichello | Jordan | Spun off |
| 10 | Martin Brundle | Jordan | +1 lap |
| 11 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Sauber | +1 lap |
| 12 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | +1 lap |
| 13 | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 14 | Ukyo Katayama | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 15 | Olivier Panis | Ligier | +1 lap |
| 16 | Jos Verstappen | Footwork | Engine |
| 17 | Ricardo Rosset | Footwork | +3 laps |
| 18 | Pedro Diniz | Ligier | Collision |
| 19 | Pedro Lamy | Minardi | +5 laps |
| 20 | Giovanni Lavaggi | Minardi | +5 laps |