Williams were the dominant team in 1996 winning the constructors championship and Damon Hill winning his only drivers championship. From this season to qualify for the race a qualifying time within 107% of the pole time had to be set. The starting lights were also changed with 1 to 5 lights coming on and then all going of tegether to start the race.
Drivers Championship
Championship position: 1
Driver: Damon Hill
Team: Williams
Points: 97
Race wins: 8
Pole positions: 9