French Grand Prix

Round 4 · Reims-Gueux, Reims, France

1951-07-01

Winner: Juan Fangio (Alfa Romeo)

P1
Juan Fangio
Alfa Romeo
P2
Luigi Fagioli
Alfa Romeo · 3:22
P3
José Froilán González
Ferrari · +58.200

Who won the 1951 French Grand Prix?

The 1951 French Grand Prix was won by Juan Fangio driving for Alfa Romeo, starting from 7th on the grid. Luigi Fagioli finished second, 3:22 behind, with José Froilán González completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 4 of the 1951 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Reims-Gueux in Reims, France. Guy Mairesse was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 10 positions from P19 to finish P9.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Juan Fangio5
1Luigi Fagioli4
2José Froilán González3
2Alberto Ascari3
3Luigi Villoresi4
4Reg Parnell3
5Nino Farina2
6Louis Chiron0
7Yves Cabantous0
8Eugène Chaboud0
9Guy Mairesse0
10Consalvo Sanesi0
11Luigi Fagioli0
11Juan Fangio0
RJohnny Claes0
RLouis Rosier0
RPhilippe Étancelin0
RAldo Gordini0
RHarry Schell0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RAlberto Ascari0
RAndré Simon0
RRobert Manzon0
ROnofre Marimón0
RToulo de Graffenried0
RPeter Whitehead0

1951 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1951 French Grand Prix?+
Juan Fangio (Alfa Romeo) won the 1951 French Grand Prix on 1951-07-01 at Reims-Gueux.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1951 French Grand Prix?+
P1: Juan Fangio (Alfa Romeo). P2: Luigi Fagioli (Alfa Romeo), 3:22 behind. P3: José Froilán González (Ferrari), +58.200 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1951 French Grand Prix?+
Luigi Fagioli took pole position for the 1951 French Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1951 French Grand Prix?+
Alfa Romeo won the 1951 French Grand Prix with Juan Fangio taking victory.