The 1974 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Dijon-Prenois near Dijon, France on 7 July 1974.

Niki Lauda finished second in a Ferrari, having started from pole position, with teammate Clay Regazzoni third.

Until the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix,[failed verification] this was the only[failed verification] World Championship Grand Prix in which lap times of less than one minute were set, by 12 drivers during qualifying, including pole position starter Lauda.

Tom Pryce put in a superb performance to be 3rd on the grid behind Ronnie Peterson and Niki Lauda.

Lauda dropped back with handling problems on lap 16, and was passed by Peterson, who led to the flag.