France 1973
Round 8 • July 1, 1973
Circuit
Paul Ricard
In the blistering heat of Paul Ricard, the 1973 French Grand Prix becomes a symphony of speed and strategy as young guns and seasoned veterans clash in a race for the ages. With championship contenders pushing the limits and tire strategies playing a pivotal role, tensions rise and fortunes fluctuate on the razor-thin margins of this high-speed circuit. Spectators are treated to an electrifying spectacle where every lap promises unexpected twists and the battle for supremacy is nothing short of relentless.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Peterson | 1:41:36.520 | 9 |
| 2 | Francois Cevert | +40.920 | 6 |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | +46.480 | 4 |
| 4 | Jackie Stewart | +46.930 | 3 |
| 5 | Jacky Ickx | +48.900 | 2 |
| 6 | James Hunt | +1:22.540 | 1 |
| 7 | Arturo Merzario | +1:29.190 | 0 |
| 8 | Denny Hulme | +1:29.530 | 0 |
| 9 | Niki Lauda | +1:45.760 | 0 |
| 10 | Graham Hill | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Clay Regazzoni | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Carlos Pace | +3 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Howden Ganley | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Rikky Von Opel | +3 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Wilson Fittipaldi | +4 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 4 | Francois Cevert | - | - | - |
| 5 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 6 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 9 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 10 | Arturo Merzario | - | - | - |
| 11 | Mike Hailwood | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 13 | Andrea De Adamich | - | - | - |
| 14 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 15 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 16 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |
| 17 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 18 | Carlos Pace | - | - | - |
| 19 | Wilson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 20 | George Follmer | - | - | - |