RaceHistory from Johann Alboretto. Seven cars were classified, only three actually crossed the finish line) Fewest finishers (classified) 4 1966 Monaco Grand Prix (16 starters) Most finishers: 24 No world championship F1 race has had fewer finishers than the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix. 2:26:58. The cramped street circuit of Monaco has produced some of the most eventful races. But nobody knew it would get as chaotic as the 1996 Monaco GP. By the end of the two hour limit, Panis was leading Coulthard by a small margin. As someone mentioned earlier, the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix, Panis, Herbert and Coulthard were the only actual finishers, even if some other cars were classified, but … He was 30s clear off the field. 1996x11 - Grand Prix de Monaco19 May 1996, Circuit de Monaco, MonacoAll right belong to FIA, FOM and Liberty Media Monte-Carlo’s streets had been extensively resurfaced for the 54th running of the Monaco Grand Prix. Due to the wet conditions, most racers either spun out or got in a collision. 1:27. The Benettons locked the second row. F1 Schumacher Monaco Monte Carlo 1996 The best Qualifying lap ever. Gerhard Berger retired from third place on lap 10th, leaving only 12 cars running. On this day in 1996, the race with the fewest finishers in F1 history took place 勞 Watch how a string of crashes and retirements decimated the field during the incredible Monaco Grand Prix of 1996. 123 votes, 933 comments. The race was chaotic and dramatic and showed every bit why Monaco is F1’s jewel. Le Grand Prix de Monaco 1996 est l'une des courses les plus mémorables de l'Histoire de la Formule 1. Monaco”. The Grand Prix still holds the record for the fewest actual finishers … It was Williams’ first mechanical retirement of any sort in almost an year and the first Renault engine blowout since 1993. Arlienavarro42. The third place Sauber driver Johnny Herbert didn’t overtake a single car that race and merely kept himself out of trouble to gain that prestigious podium place at the 1996 Monaco GP. By the end of just five laps, there were a mere 13 cars running. Those races make everyone question the track’s inclusion in the sport. RaceHistory from Johann Alboretto. Posted by. The name 'Schumacher' is just months away from returning to the Formula 1 grid. 35. And things are bound to get chaotic if rain comes into play. On lap 31 of the 1996 Monaco GP, Martin Brundle spun off, leaving only 11 cars running. Panis was running in the podium positions, having started 14th. Behind the top three, Eddie Irvin was stalling the rest of the pack with his slow moving Ferrari. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One race held at Monaco on May 19, 1996. The last warm up which took place in wet conditions took out the Forti of Montermini and considering their lack of spare parts, they couldn’t get the car running. F1 1996 GP10 UK Silverstone Race BBC. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was held on 19 May 1996 in the Principality of Monaco. F1 - The best Qualifying lap ever - Michael Schumacher - Monaco Grand Prix 1996. Up front, Hill was having a comfortable race and while he was making it look all so easy, his Renault engine blew up by lap 39, leading to an unfortunate retirement. Dull or eventful, the circuit is amongst the most challenging for the drivers with the cramped straights and the tight corners. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix will be streamed live on F1's Facebook and YouTube channels, and on F1.com at 1500 UK time (1400 UTC) on Saturday, April 4. After a pre-season of non-Championship rounds featuring 1965 equipment, the first World Championship round around the streets of Monte Carlo was anticipated as the first bout for the new 1966 designs. Borat. Essentially Sports © 2020 | All Rights Reserved, Ross Brawn Hints at Michael Schumacher Being Unaware of Mick’s F1 Debut, ‘Not a Person Which Was Very Strong in Giving Feedback’ – Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto Makes a Startling Revelation about Michael Schumacher, ‘Seb Was Not Expecting It’ – Mattia Binotto Opens up on His Difficult Call with Sebastian Vettel over His Ferrari Future, Mattia Binotto Blames Ferrari’s Unstable Management for Sebastian Vettel Failing to Emulate Michael Schumacher. Races like the 1992 Senna-Mansell battle, or the 1982 finish have proved why F1 and Monaco are a perfect story. With Olivier Panis, David Coulthard, Johnny Herbert, Heinz-Harald Frentzen. While it was the first non-big three-team winner of a Grand Prix since 2013. 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (21 starters. Honda-powered cars continued advancing toward the sharp end of the Formula 1 grid Sunday in Monaco, putting all four cars in the top eight finishing positions for the first time since the 1991 British Grand Prix. Two of F1’s young stars, charging to the chequered flag in pursuit of that first win Man, Jean Alesi could not catch a … It rained heavily during  the pre-race warm up sessions. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix will be remembered as just such a race. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix will be broadcast live on the F1 Facebook and YouTube channels, and on F1.com at 1500 UK (1400 UTC) on Saturday 4 April. Delve into F1 TV's archive: highlights of every race going back to 1981, with more than 1000 hours of on-demand content, including season reviews, on-boards, qualifying highlights and much more!