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1956 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1956 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
- 1956
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Reims-Gueux
- Winner
- Peter Collins
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Eugenio Castellotti | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | Peter Collins | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Harry Schell | Vanwall | Engine |
| 5 | Colin Chapman | Vanwall | Injury in practice |
| 6 | Mike Hawthorn | Vanwall | +5 laps |
| 7 | Jean Behra | Maserati | Finished |
| 8 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | Gearbox |
| 9 | Alfonso de Portago | Ferrari | Gearbox |
| 10 | Luigi Villoresi | Maserati | Brakes |
| 11 | Olivier Gendebien | Ferrari | Clutch |
| 12 | Louis Rosier | Maserati | +3 laps |
| 13 | Cesare Perdisa | Maserati | +2 laps |
| 14 | Hermano da Silva Ramos | Gordini | +4 laps |
| 15 | Robert Manzon | Gordini | +5 laps |
| 16 | Piero Taruffi | Maserati | Engine |
| 17 | Paco Godia | Maserati | +4 laps |
| 18 | Maurice Trintignant | Bugatti | Throttle |
| 19 | André Pilette | Gordini | +6 laps |
| 20 | André Simon | Maserati | Engine |