1990 French Grand Prix
The Grand Prix of France 1990 took place on 8 July at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet place and was the seventh race of the Formula 1 season 1990.
- 3.1 qualifying
- 3.2 race
- 4.1 Drivers' Championship
- 4.2 Constructors' Championship
Reports
Background
In the list of participants, there were no changes compared to the Grand Prix of Mexico two weeks earlier.
Training
With Nigel Mansell for the first time secured in the current season, not one of the two McLaren drivers Gerhard Berger and Ayrton Senna 's pole position. This was followed by the second and third before Mansell's Ferrari teammate Alain Prost. Alessandro Nannini and Riccardo Patrese formed the third row in front of Ivan Capelli, Thierry Boutsen and Nelson Piquet.
Race
In the first corner Berger took over the lead from Mansell. Senna turned in the second round produces a McLaren - double guide.
When, after about 30 rounds numerous pilots appealed for a pit stop, reached the two Leyton House - pilot Ivan Capelli and Maurício Gugelmin who completed the race without changing tires on the front of the field. This dual leadership remained to the surprise of experts consist of about 20 rounds, although the pursuers had advantages due to their fresh tires. It was only in the 54th round of cheers went first past Gugelmin, shortly afterwards had to retire due to an engine failure. Although the reigning world champion took quickly to the leading Capelli, but found only three laps before the end of the race an opportunity to overtake him. Third was Senna. Piquet finished fourth ahead of Berger and Patrese.
The Scuderia Ferrari celebrated its 100th Grand Prix victory the team's history.
Message list
Classifications
Qualifying
Race
WM stands after the race
The first six of the race were 9, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1 point (s).