French Grand Prix

Round 7 · Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny Cours, France

1991-07-07

Winner: Nigel Mansell (Williams)

Nigel Mansell

Williams

Alain Prost

Ferrari · +5.003

Ayrton Senna

McLaren · +34.934

Who won the 1991 French Grand Prix?

The 1991 French Grand Prix was won by Nigel Mansell driving for Williams, starting from 4th on the grid. Alain Prost finished second, +5.003 behind, with Ayrton Senna completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1991 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny Cours, France. Johnny Herbert was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 10 positions from P20 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Nigel Mansell	Williams	4	▲3	1:38:00.056	Finished	10
2	Alain Prost	Ferrari	2	—	+5.003	Finished	6
3	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	3	—	+34.934	Finished	4
4	Jean Alesi	Ferrari	6	▲2	+35.920	Finished	3
5	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	1	▼4	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Andrea de Cesaris	Jordan	13	▲7	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Maurício Gugelmin	Leyton House	9	▲2	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Nelson Piquet	Benetton	7	▼1	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Pierluigi Martini	Minardi	12	▲3	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Johnny Herbert	Team Lotus	20	▲10	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Érik Comas	Ligier	14	▲3	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Thierry Boutsen	Ligier	16	▲4	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Roberto Moreno	Benetton	8	—	—	Physical	0
R	Stefano Modena	Tyrrell	11	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Olivier Grouillard	Fondmetal	21	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Éric Bernard	Lola	23	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Jyrki Järvilehto	Dallara	26	—	—	Tyre	0
R	Mark Blundell	Brabham	17	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Aguri Suzuki	Lola	22	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Michele Alboreto	Footwork	25	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Martin Brundle	Brabham	24	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Satoru Nakajima	Tyrrell	18	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Gianni Morbidelli	Minardi	10	—	—	Collision	0
R	Ivan Capelli	Leyton House	15	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Gerhard Berger	McLaren	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Bertrand Gachot	Jordan	19	—	—	Spun off	0

1991 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1991 French Grand Prix?+

Nigel Mansell (Williams) won the 1991 French Grand Prix on 1991-07-07 at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1991 French Grand Prix?+

P1: Nigel Mansell (Williams). P2: Alain Prost (Ferrari), +5.003 behind. P3: Ayrton Senna (McLaren), +34.934 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1991 French Grand Prix?+

Riccardo Patrese took pole position for the 1991 French Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1991 French Grand Prix?+

Williams won the 1991 French Grand Prix with Nigel Mansell taking victory.