French Grand Prix

Round 4 · Charade Circuit, Clermont-Ferrand, France

1965-06-27

Winner: Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax)

Jim Clark

Lotus-Climax

Jackie Stewart

BRM · +26.300

John Surtees

Ferrari · +2:33.500

Who won the 1965 French Grand Prix?

The 1965 French Grand Prix was won by Jim Clark driving for Lotus-Climax, starting from pole position. Jackie Stewart finished second, +26.300 behind, with John Surtees completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 4 of the 1965 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Charade Circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Graham Hill was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 8 positions from P13 to finish P5.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	1	—	2:41:38.400	Finished	9
2	Jackie Stewart	BRM	2	—	+26.300	Finished	6
3	John Surtees	Ferrari	4	▲1	+2:33.500	Finished	4
4	Denny Hulme	Brabham-Climax	6	▲2	+2:53.100	Finished	3
5	Graham Hill	BRM	13	▲8	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Jo Siffert	Brabham-BRM	14	▲8	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Mike Spence	Lotus-Climax	10	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Lorenzo Bandini	Ferrari	3	▼5	—	Accident	0
9	Bob Anderson	Brabham-Climax	15	▲6	—	Fuel system	0
R	Bruce McLaren	Cooper-Climax	9	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Jo Bonnier	Brabham-Climax	11	—	—	Alternator	0
R	Chris Amon	Lotus-BRM	8	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Innes Ireland	Lotus-BRM	17	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Dan Gurney	Brabham-Climax	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Richie Ginther	Honda	7	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Ronnie Bucknum	Honda	16	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Jochen Rindt	Cooper-Climax	12	—	—	Accident	0

1965 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1965 French Grand Prix?+

Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax) won the 1965 French Grand Prix on 1965-06-27 at Charade Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1965 French Grand Prix?+

P1: Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax). P2: Jackie Stewart (BRM), +26.300 behind. P3: John Surtees (Ferrari), +2:33.500 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1965 French Grand Prix?+

Jim Clark took pole position for the 1965 French Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1965 French Grand Prix?+

Lotus-Climax won the 1965 French Grand Prix with Jim Clark taking victory.