1996 · SPORTING
1996 Sporting Regulations
1996 ran 16 rounds. Points 10-6-4-3-2-1 for top 6, all results counted. A qualifying-lap limit of 12 timed laps per car per session was introduced to reduce accumulated miles on race weekend cars. Race-day refuelling stops continued. Damon Hill won the driver championship with Williams-Renault; the team also took constructors' honours.
Chapters
12-lap qualifying limit
The 12-lap limit per qualifying session was introduced to control running time and reduce reliance on qualifying-specific engine tune and low-fuel setup. Teams had to choose when to use their laps between multiple potential windows of track time.
Key changes
- 12 timed-lap limit per car per qualifying session.
Last updated: 2026-04-24
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