This was also the beginning of the end of Williams's 1990s dominance, as it was announced that Hill and designer Adrian Newey would depart at the conclusion of the season, with engine manufacturer Renault also leaving after 1997.
Foi tamén o principio do fin do dominio da década de 1990 de Williams, xa que Hill e o deseñador Adrian Newey marcharon á conclusión da tempada, e o fabricante de motores Renault deixouno tamén a partir de 1997.