French Grand Prix

Round 5 · Reims-Gueux, Reims, France

1953-07-05

Winner: Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari)

P1
Mike Hawthorn
Ferrari
P2
Mike Hawthorn
Ferrari · 2:44:18.600
P3
Mike Hawthorn
Ferrari · 2:44:18.600

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. Mike Hawthorn finished second, 2:44:18.600 behind, with Mike Hawthorn completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 30 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

PosDriverPts
1Mike Hawthorn8
1Mike Hawthorn8
1Mike Hawthorn8
2Juan Fangio7
2Juan Fangio7
2Juan Fangio7
3José Froilán González4
3José Froilán González4
3José Froilán González4
4Alberto Ascari3
4Alberto Ascari3
4Alberto Ascari3
5Nino Farina2
5Nino Farina2
5Nino Farina2
6Luigi Villoresi0
6Luigi Villoresi0
6Luigi Villoresi0
7Toulo de Graffenried0
7Toulo de Graffenried0
7Toulo de Graffenried0
8Louis Rosier0
8Louis Rosier0
8Louis Rosier0
9Onofre Marimón0
9Onofre Marimón0
9Onofre Marimón0
10Jean Behra0
10Jean Behra0
10Jean Behra0
11Bob Gerard0
11Bob Gerard0
11Bob Gerard0
12Johnny Claes0
12Johnny Claes0
12Johnny Claes0
13Peter Collins0
13Peter Collins0
13Peter Collins0
14Yves Cabantous0
14Yves Cabantous0
14Yves Cabantous0
15Louis Chiron0
15Louis Chiron0
15Louis Chiron0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RLance Macklin0
RHarry Schell0
RRoberto Mieres0
RRoy Salvadori0
RRoy Salvadori0
RRoberto Mieres0
RHarry Schell0
RLance Macklin0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RKen Wharton0
RÉlie Bayol0
RPrince Bira0
RStirling Moss0
RFelice Bonetto0
RRoberto Mieres0
RPrince Bira0
RRoy Salvadori0
RStirling Moss0
RFelice Bonetto0
RFelice Bonetto0
RStirling Moss0
RPrince Bira0
RÉlie Bayol0
RKen Wharton0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RLance Macklin0
RHarry Schell0
RÉlie Bayol0
RKen Wharton0

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: Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari), 2:44:18.600 behind. P3: Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari), 2:44:18.600 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.