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1997 Formula One season facts for kids

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The 1997 Formula One season was the 48th edition of the championship. The champion was Jacques Villeneuve in a close battle. Williams won the constructor's championship.


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  • Jacques Villeneuve 2008 NASCAR Rookie

    Jacques Villeneuve (pictured in 2008), won the championship in only his second year of F1 participation.

  • Heinz-Harald Frentzen a

    Villeneuve's teammate, Heinz-Harald Frentzen (pictured in 2006), was runner-up following Michael Schumacher's disqualification from the standings at the end of the year. He moved from Sauber to Williams.

  • David Coulthard at the 1995 British GP, Silverstone (49713882947)

    David Coulthard (pictured in 1995), finished the season ranked third.

  • Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) - GP d'Italia 1998

    Michael Schumacher (pictured in 1998) was disqualified from the championship after colliding with Villeneuve during the last race.

  • Ricardo Rosset at 1997 Australian Grand Prix

    Lola-Ford failed to qualify for their only Grand Prix appearance.

  • Williams FW19 Great-Britain 1997

    Williams won the Constructors' Championship with the Renault-powered FW19.

  • Michael Schumacher 1997

    Ferrari finished second in the Constructors' Championship with the F310B.

  • Jean Alesi 1997 Italy

    Benetton finished third with the B197.

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