Villeneuve opened with a dominant win in Melbourne. However, Schumacher struck back in Brazil and Argentina, displaying Ferrari’s improved traction and his signature wet-weather mastery. After three races, Schumacher led the championship.
The between the Williams FW19 and Ferrari F310B. 1997 formula 1 season
The 1997 Formula 1 season stands as one of the most explosive and controversial chapters in the sport's history. Spanning 17 races from March to October, it was defined by a year-long title fight between Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher that culminated in a notorious finale at Jerez. Villeneuve opened with a dominant win in Melbourne
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points | |-----|---------------------|--------------------|--------| | 1 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams-Renault | 81 | | 2 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Williams-Renault | 42 | | 3 | David Coulthard | McLaren-Mercedes | 36 | | 4 | Jean Alesi | Benetton-Renault | 36 | | 5 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton-Renault | 27 | | DSQ | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 78* | The between the Williams FW19 and Ferrari F310B