1950 French Grand Prix

The 1950 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 2 July 1950 at Reims-Gueux. It was race 6 of 7 in the 1950 World Championship of Drivers. The 64-lap race was won by Alfa Romeo driver Juan Manuel Fangio after he started from pole position. His teammate Luigi Fagioli finished second and Peter Whitehead took third in a privateer Ferrari.

1950 French Grand Prix
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Race details
Date 2 July 1950
Official name XXXVII Grand Prix de l'A.C.F.
Location Reims-Gueux, Reims, France
Course Temporary road course
Course length 7.815 km (4.856 miles)
Distance 64 laps, 500.160 km (310.785 miles)
Weather Hot and sunny
Pole position
Driver Alfa Romeo
Time 2:30.6
Fastest lap
Driver Juan Manuel Fangio Alfa Romeo
Time 2:35.6 on lap 7
Podium
First Alfa Romeo
Second
  • Luigi Fagioli
Alfa Romeo
Third
  • Peter Whitehead
Ferrari
Lap leaders
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