1962 French Grand Prix

The 1962 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Rouen-Les-Essarts on 8 July 1962. It was race 4 of 9 in both the 1962 World Championship of Drivers and the 1962 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was won by Dan Gurney, his first Formula One victory, driving a Porsche, that company's only win as a constructor in a Formula One championship race coming after three years of racing. It was the third time that the French Grand Prix was held at Rouen, the previous time being 1957.

1962 French Grand Prix
Race details
Date 8 July 1962
Official name XLVIII Grand Prix de l'A.C.F.
Location Rouen-Les-Essarts
Rouen, France
Course Temporary road circuit
Course length 6.542 km (4.065 miles)
Distance 54 laps, 353.268 km (219.511 miles)
Weather Sunny
Pole position
Driver Lotus-Climax
Time 2:14.8
Fastest lap
Driver Graham Hill BRM
Time 2:16.9 on lap 32
Podium
First Porsche
Second
  • Tony Maggs
Cooper-Climax
Third
  • Richie Ginther
BRM
Lap leaders
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