1996 German Formula Three Championship

The 1996 German Formula Three Championship (1996 Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft) was the 22nd edition of the German Formula Three Championship. It commenced on 14 April 1996 and ended on 13 October. Italian driver Jarno Trulli won the title with six wins for the Swiss Opel Team KMS Benetton Formula.

Race calendar and results

 * The series supported the International Touring Car Championship at seven rounds, with additional round at the . With the exception of round at Magny-Cours in France, all rounds took place on German soil.

A-Class

 * Points are awarded as follows:

B-Class

 * Points are awarded as follows:

† — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance.