1963 French Grand Prix

The 1963 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Reims on 30 June 1963. It was race 4 of 10 in both the 1963 World Championship of Drivers and the 1963 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was won by Jim Clark driving a Lotus 25-Climax 1.5 litre V8.

1963 French Grand Prix
Race details
Date 30 June 1963
Official name XLIX Grand Prix de l'A.C.F.
Location Reims, France
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 8.302 km (5.159 miles)
Distance 53 laps, 440.006 km (273.407 miles)
Weather Sunny, then rain
Pole position
Driver Lotus-Climax
Time 2:20.2
Fastest lap
Driver Jim Clark Lotus-Climax
Time 2:21.6 on lap 12
Podium
First Lotus-Climax
Second
  • Tony Maggs
Cooper-Climax
Third BRM
Lap leaders
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