1961 · Round 4 / 8Completed
1961 French Grand Prix
Reims-Gueux · Reims, France
Winner
Giancarlo Baghetti
Ferrari · 2:14:17.500
Giancarlo Baghetti won the 1961 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 0.100 seconds ahead of Dan Gurney (Porsche), with Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax) completing the podium. Phil Hill had taken pole position.
It was round 4 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France on 2 July 1961.
After round 4, Phil Hill led the 1961 drivers' championship on 19 points, 1 ahead of Wolfgang von Trips. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 33 points.
1961 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1961 French Grand Prix?
The 1961 French Grand Prix took place on 2 July 1961. It was round 4 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1961 French Grand Prix held?
The 1961 French Grand Prix was held at Reims-Gueux in Reims, France.
Who won the 1961 French Grand Prix?
Giancarlo Baghetti won the 1961 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of Dan Gurney and .