1973 French Grand Prix
The 1973 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Paul Ricard Circuit on July 1, 1973. It was race 8 of 15 in both the 1973 World Championship of Drivers and the 1973 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. It was the first victory for two-time World Championship runner-up Ronnie Peterson.
| 1973 French Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race details | |||
| Date | July 1, 1973 | ||
| Location | Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 5.809 km (3.610 miles) | ||
| Distance | 54 laps, 313.686 km (194.915 miles) | ||
| Weather | Sunny and warm | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Tyrrell-Ford | ||
| Time | 1:48.37 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Denny Hulme | McLaren-Ford | |
| Time | 1:50.99 on lap 52 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First |
| Lotus-Ford | |
| Second | Tyrrell-Ford | ||
| Third | Brabham-Ford | ||
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Lap leaders | |||
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