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1971 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1971 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
- 1971
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Winner
- Jackie Stewart
- Classified drivers
- 23
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Accident |
| 3 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Engine |
| 4 | Graham Hill | Brabham | Oil pipe |
| 5 | Pedro Rodríguez | BRM | Ignition |
| 6 | Jo Siffert | BRM | Finished |
| 7 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 8 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | Finished |
| 9 | Chris Amon | Matra | Finished |
| 10 | Rolf Stommelen | Surtees | +2 laps |
| 11 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Ignition |
| 12 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Engine |
| 13 | John Surtees | Surtees | Finished |
| 14 | Tim Schenken | Brabham | Oil pressure |
| 15 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 16 | Howden Ganley | BRM | +1 lap |
| 17 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 18 | Henri Pescarolo | March | Gearbox |
| 19 | Peter Gethin | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 20 | Andrea de Adamich | March | Engine |