The 1964 French Grand Prix (formally the L Grand Prix de l'A.C.F.) was a Formula One motor race held on June 28, 1964 at the Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit, Rouen, France. It was the 4th race of the 1964 Formula One season. The race, contested over 57 laps, was won by Dan Gurney for the Brabham team after starting from second position. Graham Hill, who started the Grand Prix from sixth position, finished second in a BRM car, with Jack Brabham third in the other Brabham.
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