The 1959 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Reims on 5 July 1959. It was race 4 of 9 in the 1959 World Championship of Drivers and race 3 of 8 in the 1959 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. It was the 37th French Grand Prix and the twelfth to be held at the Reims highway circuit and the fourth to be held on the longer and faster 8.348 km layout. The race was held over 50 laps of the eight kilometre circuit for a race distance of 417 kilometres. Round 4 of 9 · 1959 Formula One World Championship July 5, 1959 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France Podium: 1. Tony Brooks · 2. Phil Hill · 3. Jack Brabham Wiki link