The 1st Coupe de Printemps was a Formula Two motor race held on 31 May 1953 at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, in Montlhéry, Essonne, France. The race was held over 16 laps and was won by Marcel Balsa in a BMW Special. [1][2]
| 1953 Coupe de Printemps | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Race details | |||
| Date | 31 May 1953 | ||
| Official name | I Coupe de Printemps | ||
| Location | Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, Montlhéry, France | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 6.284 km (3.905 mi) | ||
| Distance | 16 laps, 100.543 km (62.475 mi) | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
 Serge Nersessian | BMW Speciale | |
| Time | 2:34.4 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | BMW Speciale | ||
| Second | BMW Speciale | ||
| Third | Duval BMW Speciale | ||
Results edit
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Time/Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Balsa
|
BMW Speciale | 42:13.4, 142.18kph |
| 2 | Serge Nersessian
|
BMW Speciale | +3.8s |
| 3 | Pierre Duval
|
Duval BMW Speciale | +1 lap |
| 4 | Jean Judet
|
Ford-Ardun Speciale | +1 lap |
| 5 | Noreille
|
Monnier-Bristol | +1 lap |
| 6 | Guimbaud
|
Cisitalia D46 | +2 laps |
References edit
- ^ "I Coupe de Printemps". Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "I Coupe de Printemps 1953". Retrieved 2022-07-25.