The 1956 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 1 July 1956 at Reims. It was race 5 of 8 in the 1956 World Championship of Drivers. Round 5 of 8 · 1956 Formula One World Championship July 1, 1956 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France Podium: 1. Peter Collins · 2. Eugenio Castellotti · 3. Jean Behra Wiki link