1996 Formula 1 Season -

A race of high attrition. Damon Hill took victory after a fierce battle, while Schumacher suffered engine failure. This began a trend of Ferrari unreliability that would plague their season.

Designed by Adrian Newey, the Williams FW18 is regarded as one of the most dominant cars in F1 history. It featured superior aerodynamic efficiency and the reliability of the Renault RS8 V10 engine. The car’s traction control and advanced electronics (legal at the time) allowed it to extract maximum performance from the Goodyear tires, often leaving the opposition in its wake. 1996 formula 1 season

Michael Schumacher moved to Ferrari, but the car was uncompetitive in 1996. He won 3 races (Spain, Belgium, Italy) through brilliance, not speed. A race of high attrition

The finale at Suzuka was a straight fight. Villeneuve needed to win and hope Hill failed to score. Schumacher, now out of the title hunt, took pole position. However, at the start, Villeneuve made a poor getaway, dropping down the order. Meanwhile, Hill drove a measured race. Schumacher’s engine failed yet again (the engine cover famously flew off), leaving Hill to cruise to victory and the World Championship. Designed by Adrian Newey, the Williams FW18 is