French Grand Prix

Round 5 · Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France

1971-07-04

Winner: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)

P2
François Cevert
Tyrrell · +28.120
P3
Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus-Ford · +34.070

Who won the 1971 French Grand Prix?

The 1971 French Grand Prix was won by Jackie Stewart driving for Tyrrell, starting from pole position. François Cevert finished second, +28.120 behind, with Emerson Fittipaldi completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1971 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. Emerson Fittipaldi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P17 to finish P3.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Jackie Stewart9
2François Cevert6
3Emerson Fittipaldi4
4Jo Siffert3
5Chris Amon2
6Reine Wisell1
7Jean-Pierre Beltoise0
8John Surtees0
9Peter Gethin0
10Howden Ganley0
11Rolf Stommelen0
12Tim Schenken0
13François Mazet0
RMax Jean0
RHenri Pescarolo0
RGraham Hill0
RAndrea de Adamich0
RPedro Rodríguez0
RClay Regazzoni0
RRonnie Peterson0
RDenny Hulme0
RJacky Ickx0
RAlex Soler-Roig0

1971 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1971 French Grand Prix?+
Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell) won the 1971 French Grand Prix on 1971-07-04 at Circuit Paul Ricard.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1971 French Grand Prix?+
P1: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell). P2: François Cevert (Tyrrell), +28.120 behind. P3: Emerson Fittipaldi (Lotus-Ford), +34.070 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1971 French Grand Prix?+
Jackie Stewart took pole position for the 1971 French Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1971 French Grand Prix?+
Tyrrell won the 1971 French Grand Prix with Jackie Stewart taking victory.