| Race details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 9 of 16 in the 1996 Formula One season | |||
| Date | 30 June 1996 | ||
| Official name | LXXXII French Grand Prix | ||
| Location | Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, France | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 4.250 km (2.641 mi) | ||
| Distance | 72 laps, 306.000 km (190.140 mi) | ||
| Weather | Dry | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Ferrari | ||
| Time | 1:15.989 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
|
Williams-Renault | |
| Time | 1:18.610 on lap 40 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Williams-Renault | ||
| Second | Williams-Renault | ||
| Third | Benetton-Renault | ||
The 1996 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 30 June 1996 at Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, France. It was the ninth race of the 1996 Formula One season. The 72-lap race was won by Damon Hill for the Williams team, from a second position start. Jacques Villeneuve finished second in the other Williams, with Jean Alesi third for the Benetton team.