1997 · Round 8 / 17Completed
1997 French Grand Prix
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours · Magny Cours, France
Winner
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari · 1:38:50.492
Michael Schumacher won the 1997 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 23.537 seconds ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Williams), with Eddie Irvine (Ferrari) completing the podium. Schumacher had also started from pole position.
It was round 8 of 17 of the 1997 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny Cours, France on 29 June 1997.
After round 8, Jacques Villeneuve led the 1997 drivers' championship on 33 points, 14 ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 65 points.
Results
1997 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1997 French Grand Prix?
The 1997 French Grand Prix took place on 29 June 1997. It was round 8 of 17 of the 1997 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1997 French Grand Prix held?
The 1997 French Grand Prix was held at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny Cours, France.
Who won the 1997 French Grand Prix?
Michael Schumacher won the 1997 French Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .