# Ralf Schumacher Wins Formula Nippon Title

> Ralf Schumacher wins Formula Nippon title after rain-spun race.
- Title: Ralf Schumacher Wins Formula Nippon Title · RaceFans
- Summary: Ralf Schumacher wins Formula Nippon title after rain-spun race. Ralf Schumacher won the 1996 Formula Nippon championship despite retiring two laps into a…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T23:01:00+00:00
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## Ralf Schumacher wins title
Ralf Schumacher won the Formula Nippon title despite retiring two laps into a rain-lashed race.
## Schumacher spins out
Schumacher spun out two laps into the rain-hit race, handing the title to Ralf Schumacher.
## Hattori's title chance
Naoki Hattori was on course for the title but spun out seven laps from home, losing it to Schumacher.
## Key takeaway

Ralf Schumacher won the 1996 Formula Nippon championship despite retiring two laps into a rain-lashed race.