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1962 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1962 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
- 1962
- Round
- 4
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Rouen-Les-Essarts
- Winner
- Dan Gurney
- Classified drivers
- 17
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 2 | Graham Hill | BRM | +10 laps |
| 3 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | +3 laps |
| 4 | Jack Brabham | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 5 | John Surtees | Lola | +3 laps |
| 6 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | Finished |
| 7 | Masten Gregory | Team Lotus | Overheating |
| 8 | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | Puncture |
| 9 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | Gearbox |
| 10 | Richie Ginther | BRM | +2 laps |
| 11 | Tony Maggs | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 12 | Trevor Taylor | Team Lotus | +6 laps |
| 13 | Maurice Trintignant | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 14 | Roy Salvadori | Lola | Oil pressure |
| 15 | Jo Siffert | Team Lotus | Clutch |
| 16 | Jackie Lewis | Cooper | Accident |
| 17 | Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche | +3 laps |