French Grand Prix

Round 5 · Reims-Gueux, Reims, France

1956-07-01

Winner: Peter Collins (Ferrari)

P1
Peter Collins
Ferrari
P2
Peter Collins
Ferrari · 2:34:23.400
P3
Eugenio Castellotti
Ferrari · +0.300

Who won the 1956 French Grand Prix?

The 1956 French Grand Prix was won by Peter Collins driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Peter Collins finished second, 2:34:23.400 behind, with Eugenio Castellotti completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 18 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Reims-Gueux in Reims, France. Paco Godia was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 10 positions from P17 to finish P7.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Peter Collins8
1Peter Collins8
2Eugenio Castellotti6
2Eugenio Castellotti6
3Jean Behra4
3Jean Behra4
4Juan Fangio4
4Juan Fangio4
5Cesare Perdisa1
5Stirling Moss1
5Stirling Moss1
5Cesare Perdisa1
6Louis Rosier0
6Louis Rosier0
7Paco Godia0
7Paco Godia0
8Hernando da Silva Ramos0
8Hernando da Silva Ramos0
9Robert Manzon0
9Robert Manzon0
10Harry Schell0
10Mike Hawthorn0
10Harry Schell0
10Mike Hawthorn0
11André Pilette0
11André Pilette0
RHarry Schell0
WColin Chapman0
RLuigi Villoresi0
ROlivier Gendebien0
RHernando da Silva Ramos0
RAndré Simon0
RStirling Moss0
RAndré Simon0
RHernando da Silva Ramos0
ROlivier Gendebien0
RLuigi Villoresi0
RAlfonso de Portago0
RMaurice Trintignant0
WColin Chapman0
RHarry Schell0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RStirling Moss0
RAlfonso de Portago0

1956 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1956 French Grand Prix?+
Peter Collins (Ferrari) won the 1956 French Grand Prix on 1956-07-01 at Reims-Gueux.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1956 French Grand Prix?+
P1: Peter Collins (Ferrari). P2: Peter Collins (Ferrari), 2:34:23.400 behind. P3: Eugenio Castellotti (Ferrari), +0.300 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1956 French Grand Prix?+
Juan Fangio took pole position for the 1956 French Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1956 French Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1956 French Grand Prix with Peter Collins taking victory.