The 1953 French Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 5 July 1953 at Reims. It was race 5 of 9 in the 1953 World Championship of Drivers, which was run to Formula Two rules in 1952 and 1953, rather than the Formula One regulations normally used. Round 5 of 9 · 1953 Formula One World Championship July 5, 1953 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France Podium: 1. Mike Hawthorn · 2. Juan Manuel Fangio · 3. Jose Froilan Gonzalez Wiki link