1997 San Marino Grand Prix
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1997 San Marino Grand Prix
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| Race 4 of 17 in the 1997 Formula One season | ||
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| Date | April 27, 1997 | |
| Official name | XVII Gran Premio di San Marino | |
| Location | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy | |
| Course | Permanent Racing Facility 4.930 km (3.065 mi) |
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| Distance | 62 laps, 305.660 km (190.030 mi) | |
| Weather | Cloudy, Dry | |
| Pole position | ||
| Driver |  Jacques Villeneuve |
Williams-Renault |
| Time | 1:23.303 | |
| Fastest lap | ||
| Driver |  Heinz-Harald Frentzen |
Williams-Renault |
| Time | 1:25.531 on lap 42 | |
| Podium | ||
| First | Heinz-Harald Frentzen |
Williams-Renault |
| Second | Michael Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| Third |  Eddie Irvine |
Ferrari |
The 1997 San Marino Grand Prix was a Formula One race held at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari near Imola, Italy on April 27, 1997. It was the fourth race of the 1997 Formula One season.
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Summary
Pre-race
In the early practice sessions the Ferrari and Benetton teams dominated, with a large majority of the field experiencing some sort of problem with their car, or going off. One of the drivers was David Coulthard, who had a major off in the Saturday morning session, destroying the car. However, the Williams soon regained the top spot in the later sessions.
Qualifying
Jacques Villeneuve made it four pole positions in a row after once again taking pole. His teammate joined him on the front row, followed by Michael Schumacher, another strong performance by Olivier Panis, and in fifth Michael's younger brother Ralf.
Race
Heinz-Harald Frentzen took his maiden Formula One win driving for Williams after he held of a late charge from Michael Schumacher.[1] Jacques Villeneuve retired from third place with a gearbox failure.
Gerhard Berger started his 200th grand prix, however it ended in disappointment when he spun off early on.
Classification
Qualifying
Race
Notes
- First Win: Heinz-Harald Frentzen
- Milestones: Gerhard Berger 200th Race entry; Jacques Villeneuve 20th Race Entry
Standings after Grand Prix
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- Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.
References
Race Details
"1997 San Marino GP". Chicane F1. http://www.chicanef1.com/race.pl?year=1997&gp=San%20Marino%20GP&type=res. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
Classification
Qualifying
"1997 San Marino GP Qual". Chicane F1. http://www.chicanef1.com/race.pl?year=1997&gp=San%20Marino%20GP&type=qual. Retrieved 2007-08-08.
Race
"1997 San Marino GP Race". Chicane F1. http://www.chicanef1.com/race.pl?year=1997&gp=San%20Marino%20GP&type=res. Retrieved 2007-08-08.
| Previous race: 1997 Argentine Grand Prix |
FIA Formula One World Championship 1997 season |
Next race: 1997 Monaco Grand Prix |
| Previous race: 1996 San Marino Grand Prix |
San Marino Grand Prix | Next race: 1998 San Marino Grand Prix |
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