The 1976 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, near Marseille in France, on 4 July 1976. It was the eighth race of the 1976 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the 1976 International Cup for F1 Constructors. It was the 54th French Grand Prix and the fourth to be held at Paul Ricard. The race was held over 54 laps of the 5.8-kilometre (3.6 mi) circuit for a race distance of 313 kilometres (194 mi). Round 8 of 16 · 1976 Formula One World Championship July 4, 1976 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France Podium: 1. James Hunt · 2. Patrick Depaille · 3. John Watson Wiki link