1996 German Formula Three Championship
1996 German Formula Three Championship
The 1996 German Formula Three Championship (German: 1996 Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft) was the 22nd edition of the German Formula Three Championship. It commenced on 14 April 1996 and ended on 13 October. Italian driver Jarno Trulli won the title with six wins for the Swiss Opel Team KMS Benetton Formula.
Teams and drivers
Race calendar and results
The series supported the International Touring Car Championship at seven rounds, with additional round at the European Grand Prix. With the exception of round at Magny-Cours in France, all rounds took place on German soil.
Championship standings
A-Class
Points are awarded as follows:
B-Class
Points are awarded as follows:
† — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance.
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