1962 French Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Hill leads with 16 points, ahead of Phil Hill on 14 and Clark on 9. In the Manufacturers’ Championship, BRM leads on 16, Lotus 15, Ferrari 14.
Previous race
Clark took his first Formula One victory at Spa, with Hill second and Phil Hill third. On the final lap Taylor and Mairesse collided fighting for second — the Lotus cut down a telegraph pole, the Ferrari landed upside down on fire, and both drivers were flung clear with minor injuries. Ricardo Rodríguez finished fourth, becoming the youngest driver in championship history to score points at 20 years and 123 days.
Entrants
Ferrari has withdrawn due to ongoing metalworkers’ strikes in Italy. Phil Hill watches from the grandstands. Despite the absence of Ferrari, the first three rows of the grid are filled by seven different teams across five constructors.
Track changes
The French Grand Prix returns to Rouen-Les-Essarts for the first time since 1957, following the traditional five-year rotation away from Reims-Gueux.
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Last 3 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 May | 🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | Hill | Taylor | Hill |
| 2 | 3 Jun | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Clark | McLaren | Hill | Bandini |
| 3 | 17 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Hill | Clark | Hill | Hill |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham Hill | BRM | 16 | 1 |
| 2 | Phil Hill | Ferrari | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper-Climax | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | Trevor Taylor | Lotus-Climax | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | John Surtees | Lola | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Bandini | Ferrari | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Ricardo Rodríguez | Ferrari | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Giancarlo Baghetti | Ferrari | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | 2 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRM | 16 | 1 |
| 2 | Lotus-Climax | 15 | 1 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 14 | 0 |
| 4 | Cooper-Climax | 11 | 1 |
| 5 | Lola | 5 | 0 |