1965 French Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Clark leads with 18 points after three races, Hill 3 points behind on 15, and debutant Stewart a further 4 back on 11. In the Manufacturers’ Championship, BRM leads on 19 points, Lotus second on 18, Ferrari third on 12.
Previous race
At Spa in the rain, Clark took the lead through the Masta Kink — the most dangerous corner on the circuit — and pulled out a massive advantage, at one point lapping Hill. Stewart finished second, McLaren third, Brabham fourth, Hill fifth. Richard Attwood crashed at Masta, his Lotus breaking in half and catching fire; Attwood escaped with minor burns.
Track changes
The French Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Charade near Clermont-Ferrand for the first time, having previously been run at Rouen-Les-Essarts. The circuit has been described as a quicker, twistier version of the Nürburgring.
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Last 3 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jan | 🇿🇦 South African Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Surtees | Hill |
| 2 | 30 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Hill | Hill | Bandini | Stewart |
| 3 | 13 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Hill | Clark | Stewart | McLaren |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax | 18 | 2 |
| 2 | Graham Hill | BRM | 15 | 1 |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | BRM | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | John Surtees | Ferrari | 9 | 0 |
| 5 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper-Climax | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Bandini | Ferrari | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Mike Spence | Lotus-Climax | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Climax | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Jo Siffert | Brabham-BRM | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Richie Ginther | Honda | 1 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRM | 19 | 1 |
| 2 | Lotus-Climax | 18 | 2 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 12 | 0 |
| 4 | Cooper-Climax | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | Brabham-Climax | 3 | 0 |