French Grand Prix

Round 5 · Reims-Gueux, Reims, France

1953-07-05

Winner: Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari)

Mike Hawthorn

Ferrari

Juan Fangio

Maserati · +1.000

José Froilán González

Maserati · +1.400

Who won the 1953 French Grand Prix?

The 1953 French Grand Prix was won by Mike Hawthorn driving for Ferrari, starting from 7th on the grid. Juan Fangio finished second, +1.000 behind, with José Froilán González completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1953 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Reims-Gueux in Reims, France. Jean Behra was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P22 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Mike Hawthorn	Ferrari	7	▲6	2:44:18.600	Finished	8
2	Juan Fangio	Maserati	4	▲2	+1.000	Finished	7
3	José Froilán González	Maserati	5	▲2	+1.400	Finished	4
4	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	1	▼3	+4.600	Finished	3
5	Nino Farina	Ferrari	6	▲1	+1:07.600	Finished	2
6	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	3	▼3	+1:15.900	Finished	0
7	Toulo de Graffenried	Maserati	9	▲2	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Louis Rosier	Ferrari	10	▲2	—	+4 Laps	0
9	Onofre Marimón	Maserati	8	▼1	—	+5 Laps	0
10	Jean Behra	Gordini	22	▲12	—	+5 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	Cooper	12	▲1	—	+5 Laps	0
12	Johnny Claes	Connaught	21	▲9	—	+7 Laps	0
13	Peter Collins	HWM	17	▲4	—	+8 Laps	0
14	Yves Cabantous	HWM	18	▲4	—	+10 Laps	0
15	Louis Chiron	OSCA	25	▲10	—	+17 Laps	0
R	Felice Bonetto	Maserati	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Stirling Moss	Cooper	13	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Prince Bira	Connaught	11	—	—	Differential	0
R	Élie Bayol	OSCA	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ken Wharton	Cooper	14	—	—	Wheel bearing	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Gordini	23	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Lance Macklin	HWM	16	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Harry Schell	Gordini	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Roberto Mieres	Gordini	24	—	—	Axle	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Connaught	19	—	—	Ignition	0

1953 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1953 French Grand Prix?+

Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari) won the 1953 French Grand Prix on 1953-07-05 at Reims-Gueux.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1953 French Grand Prix?+

P1: Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari). P2: Juan Fangio (Maserati), +1.000 behind. P3: José Froilán González (Maserati), +1.400 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1953 French Grand Prix?+

Alberto Ascari took pole position for the 1953 French Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1953 French Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1953 French Grand Prix with Mike Hawthorn taking victory.