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Melbourne Flashback: Hill wins first F1 race at Albert Park

Formula 1 finally descended on Melbourne, putting the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on the world stage in front of millions of viewers on 10 March 1996, the first World Championship round took place around the 5.3 km lakeside circuit, sparking a new era for the Australian Grand Prix that has evolved into the fantastic event we have today. The 1996 race in Melbourne opened the Formula 1 season, with Jacques Villeneuve and Giancarlo Fisichella making their F1 debuts with Williams and Minardi respectively. Villeneuve sensationally claimed pole position on his first attempt, pipping teammate Damon Hill by just over one tenth of a second. A Williams front-row lockout led an all-Ferrari second...
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