1959 · Round 4 / 9Completed
1959 French Grand Prix
Reims-Gueux · Reims, France
Winner
Tony Brooks
Ferrari · 2:01:26.500
Tony Brooks won the 1959 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 27.500 seconds ahead of Phil Hill (Ferrari), with Jack Brabham (Cooper-Climax) completing the podium. Brooks had also started from pole position.
It was round 4 of 9 of the 1959 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France on 5 July 1959.
After round 4, Jack Brabham led the 1959 drivers' championship on 19 points, 5 ahead of Tony Brooks. Cooper-Climax led the constructors' standings on 18 points.
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1959 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1959 French Grand Prix?
The 1959 French Grand Prix took place on 5 July 1959. It was round 4 of 9 of the 1959 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1959 French Grand Prix held?
The 1959 French Grand Prix was held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France.
Who won the 1959 French Grand Prix?
Tony Brooks won the 1959 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of Phil Hill and .