1971 French Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 55 | 1:46:42.3 | 1 |
| François Cevert | Tyrrell - Ford | 55 | + 28.12 | 7 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus - Ford | 55 | + 34.07 | 17 |
| Jo Siffert | BRM | 55 | + 37.17 | 6 |
| Chris Amon | Matra | 55 | + 41.08 | 9 |
| Reine Wisell | Lotus - Ford | 55 | + 1:16.02 | 15 |
| Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | 55 | + 1:16.93 | 8 |
| John Surtees | Surtees - Ford | 55 | + 1:24.91 | 13 |
| Peter Gethin | McLaren - Ford | 54 | + 1 Lap | 19 |
| Howden Ganley | BRM | 54 | + 1 Lap | 16 |
| Rolf Stommelen | Surtees - Ford | 53 | + 2 Laps | 10 |