French Grand Prix

Round 4 · Reims-Gueux, Reims, France

1961-07-02

Winner: Giancarlo Baghetti (Ferrari)

Giancarlo Baghetti

Ferrari

Dan Gurney

Porsche · +0.100

Jim Clark

Lotus-Climax · +1:01.000

Who won the 1961 French Grand Prix?

The 1961 French Grand Prix was won by Giancarlo Baghetti driving for Ferrari, starting from 12th on the grid. Dan Gurney finished second, +0.100 behind, with Jim Clark completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 17 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 4 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Reims-Gueux in Reims, France. Henry Taylor was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P25 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Giancarlo Baghetti	Ferrari	12	▲11	2:14:17.500	Finished	9
2	Dan Gurney	Porsche	5	▲3	+0.100	Finished	6
3	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	9	▲6	+1:01.000	Finished	4
4	Innes Ireland	Lotus-Climax	10	▲6	+1:10.300	Finished	3
5	Bruce McLaren	Cooper-Climax	8	▲3	+1:41.800	Finished	2
6	Graham Hill	BRM	6	—	+1:41.900	Finished	1
7	Jo Bonnier	Porsche	13	▲6	+3:15.400	Finished	0
8	Roy Salvadori	Cooper-Climax	15	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Phil Hill	Ferrari	1	▼8	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Henry Taylor	Lotus-Climax	25	▲15	—	+3 Laps	0
11	Michael May	Lotus-Climax	22	▲11	—	+4 Laps	0
12	Masten Gregory	Cooper-Climax	16	▲4	—	+9 Laps	0
13	Maurice Trintignant	Cooper-Maserati	23	▲10	—	+10 Laps	0
14	Ian Burgess	Lotus-Climax	24	▲10	—	+10 Laps	0
15	Richie Ginther	Ferrari	3	▼12	—	Oil pressure	0
R	Stirling Moss	Lotus-Climax	4	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Willy Mairesse	Lotus-Climax	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Carel Godin de Beaufort	Porsche	17	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Lucien Bianchi	Lotus-Climax	19	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Wolfgang von Trips	Ferrari	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Giorgio Scarlatti	De Tomaso-Osca	26	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jack Brabham	Cooper-Climax	14	—	—	Oil pressure	0
R	Bernard Collomb	Cooper-Climax	21	—	—	Engine	0
R	John Surtees	Cooper-Climax	7	—	—	Accident	0
R	Tony Brooks	BRM	11	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Jackie Lewis	Cooper-Climax	18	—	—	Overheating	0
W	Wolfgang Seidel	Lotus-Climax	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Juan Manuel Bordeu	Lotus-Climax	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Hans Herrmann	Porsche	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Olivier Gendebien	Emeryson	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Brian Naylor	JBW	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1961 French Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1961 French Grand Prix?+

Giancarlo Baghetti (Ferrari) won the 1961 French Grand Prix on 1961-07-02 at Reims-Gueux.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1961 French Grand Prix?+

P1: Giancarlo Baghetti (Ferrari). P2: Dan Gurney (Porsche), +0.100 behind. P3: Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax), +1:01.000 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1961 French Grand Prix?+

Phil Hill took pole position for the 1961 French Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1961 French Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1961 French Grand Prix with Giancarlo Baghetti taking victory.