1956 · Round 5 / 8Completed
1956 French Grand Prix
Reims-Gueux · Reims, France
Winner
Peter Collins
Ferrari · 2:34:23.400
Peter Collins won the 1956 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 0.300 seconds ahead of Eugenio Castellotti (Ferrari), with Jean Behra (Maserati) completing the podium. Juan Fangio had taken pole position.
It was round 5 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France on 1 July 1956.
After round 5, Peter Collins led the 1956 drivers' championship on 19 points, 5 ahead of Jean Behra.
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1956 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1956 French Grand Prix?
The 1956 French Grand Prix took place on 1 July 1956. It was round 5 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1956 French Grand Prix held?
The 1956 French Grand Prix was held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France.
Who won the 1956 French Grand Prix?
Peter Collins won the 1956 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of Eugenio Castellotti and Jean Behra.