1952 - Grand Prix of France

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950. FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1952 - Grand Prix of France

Race Name - Grand Prix of France
Date - 7/6/1952
Race Track - Circuit Rouen les Essarts
Number of Starting Cars - 20
Laps Run - 77
Pole Winner Alberto Ascari
Average Race Speed - 130.9 kph
Lead Changes - 1 Leader(s) with 0 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Alberto Ascari
Race Number - 4

Fin	St	Driver	Sponsor (Owner)	Chassis	Engine
1	1	Alberto Ascari	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 500	Ferrari 2.0 L4
2	2	Nino Farina	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 500	Ferrari 2.0 L4
3	3	Piero Taruffi	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 500	Ferrari 2.0 L4
4	5	Robert Manzon	Equipe Gordini	Gordini T16	Gordini 2.0 L6
5	6	Maurice Trintignant	Equipe Gordini	Simca-Gordini T15	Gordini
6	8	Peter Collins	HW Motors	HWM	Alta 1.5
7	4	Jean Behra	Equipe Gordini	Gordini T16	Gordini 2.0 L6
8	18	Philippe tancelin	Escuderia Bandeirantes	Maserati A6GCM	Maserati
9	14	Lance Macklin	HW Motors	HWM	Alta 1.5
10	10	Yves GiraudCabantous	HW Motors	HWM	Alta 1.5
11	17	Rudi Fischer	Escurie Espadon	Ferrari 212	Ferrari 2.0 L4
12	16	Franco Comotti	Scuderia Marzotto	Ferrari 166 F2	Ferrari
13	7	Prince Bira	Equipe Gordini	Gordini T16	Gordini 2.0 L6
14	15	Mike Hawthorn	AHM Bryde	Cooper T20	Bristol 2.0 L6
15	12	Toulo de Graffenried	Enrico Plate	Maserati 4CLT-48	Plate 2.0 L4
16	13	Peter Whitehead	Peter Whitehead	Alta F2	Alta 1.5
17	9	Louis Rosier	Ecurie Rosier	Ferrari 500	Ferrari 2.0 L4
18	20	Johnny Claes	Ecurie Belge	Simca-Gordini T15	Gordini
19	11	Harry Schell	Enrico Plate	Maserati 4CLT-48	Plate 2.0 L4
20	19	Piero Carini	Scuderia Marzotto	Ferrari 166 F2	Ferrari