Sunday 6th July 1952

Alberto Ascari’s win, and fastest lap at the French Grand Prix at Rouen ensured that he took a five-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship, ahead of fellow Ferrari driver Piero Taruffi. Farina’s second consecutive second place finish took him to third in the standings, one point adrift of Taruffi. Indianapolis 500 winner Troy Ruttman was a further four points behind in fourth, one point ahead of Gordini driver Robert Manzon.