Excitement and ultimately triumph for F1's newest hero in a season that all came down to the last thirty minutes of dramatic action!

Williams and Villeneuve were clear favourites as the Formula One circus lined up on the grid in Melbourne. But Villeneuve raced all season with the mighty challenge of Schumacher and Ferrari resting heavily on his shoulders.

Villeneuve... Schumacher...Villeneuve...Schumacher.  the battle of the driving genius versus Formula Ones new phemomenon continued all season long.

Throughout the year there was plenty of excitement and interest elsewhere, McLaren Mercedes were always a threat, Bridgestone challenged Goodyears monopoly, Hill gave a champions' performance in the Arrows.  Berger left Formula one on a high and Renault closed their last official Formula One chapter in style.