Date Sun 1st July 1956 (UTC) Sun 1st July 1956 (Local)
Timestamp 1956-07-01T14:00:00
Time 14:00:00 UTC
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League Formula 1
Season 1956
Round
5
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Location Reims-Gueux
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Description The 1956 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 1 July 1956 at Reims. It was race 5 of 8 in the 1956 World Championship of Drivers.
Bugatti made a one-off appearance in this race with their Type 251 driven by Maurice Trintignant. The car proved to be uncompetitive and he retired after 18 laps.
This race was also notable for being the only Formula One World Championship entry as a driver for Lotus founder Colin Chapman.
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1 Juan Manuel Fangio Ferrari 2:23.3
2 Eugenio Castellotti Ferrari 2:24.6
3 Peter Collins Ferrari 2:25.6
4 Harry Schell Vanwall 2:26.1
5 Colin Chapman Vanwall 2:26.8
6 Mike Hawthorn Vanwall 2:27.0
7 Jean Behra Maserati 2:27.8
8 Stirling Moss Maserati 2:29.9
9 Alfonso de Portago Ferrari 2:30.9
10 Luigi Villoresi Maserati 2:33.3
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