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1953 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1953 French Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1953
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Reims-Gueux
- Winner
- Mike Hawthorn
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Felice Bonetto | Maserati | Engine |
| 3 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Maserati | Finished |
| 5 | José Froilán González | Maserati | Finished |
| 6 | Nino Farina | Ferrari | Finished |
| 7 | Mike Hawthorn | Ferrari | Finished |
| 8 | Onofre Marimón | Maserati | +5 laps |
| 9 | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Maserati | +2 laps |
| 10 | Louis Rosier | Ferrari | +4 laps |
| 11 | Birabongse Bhanudej | Connaught | Differential |
| 12 | Bob Gerard | Cooper | +5 laps |
| 13 | Stirling Moss | Cooper | Clutch |
| 14 | Ken Wharton | Cooper | Wheel bearing |
| 15 | Élie Bayol | O.S.C.A. | Engine |
| 16 | Lance Macklin | HWM | Clutch |
| 17 | Peter Collins | HWM | +8 laps |
| 18 | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | HWM | +10 laps |
| 19 | Roy Salvadori | Connaught | Ignition |
| 20 | Harry Schell | Gordini | Engine |