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1969 - 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.

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1969 - Grand Prix of France

Race Name - Grand Prix of France
Date - 7/6/1969
Race Track - Circuit de Charade
Number of Starting Cars - 13
Laps Run - 38
Pole Winner Jackie Stewart
Average Race Speed - 157.26 kph
Lead Changes - 1 Leader(s) with 0 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jackie Stewart
Race Number - 5


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 1 Jackie Stewart Matra International Matra MS80 Ford Cosworth DFV
2 5 JeanPierre Beltoise Matra International Matra MS80 Ford Cosworth DFV
3 4 Jacky Ickx Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT26A Ford Cosworth DFV
4 7 Bruce McLaren Bruce McLaren Motor Racing McLaren M7C Ford Cosworth DFV
5 10 Vic Elford Bruce McLaren Motor Racing McLaren M7B Ford Cosworth DFV
6 8 Graham Hill Gold Leaf Team Lotus Lotus 49B Ford Cosworth DFV
7 13 Silvio Moser Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT24 Ford Cosworth DFV
8 2 Denny Hulme Bruce McLaren Motor Racing McLaren M7A Ford Cosworth DFV
9 9 Jo Siffert Rob WalkerJack Durlacher Racing Team Lotus 49B Ford Cosworth DFV
10 6 Chris Amon Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312 Ferrari 255C
11 3 Jochen Rindt Gold Leaf Team Lotus Lotus 49B Ford Cosworth DFV
12 11 Piers Courage Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT26A Ford Cosworth DFV
13 12 John Miles Gold Leaf Team Lotus Lotus 63 Ford Cosworth DFV