1953 Bordeaux Grand Prix

The 2nd Bordeaux Grand Prix was a non-championship Formula Two motor race held on 3 May 1953 on a street circuit centred around the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.

The Grand Prix was won by Alberto Ascari in a Ferrari 500.

Ascari's teammate Luigi Villoresi, starting from pole, was second.

Juan Manuel Fangio, in a one-off drive in a Gordini Type 16 at the personal invitation of Amédée Gordini,[1] was third.

Giuseppe Farina set fastest lap in another Ferrari 500 but retired with gearbox problems.