May 13th
Dutchman Jan Huberts wins the French Grand Prix 50cc race aboard his Kreidler at Circuit Clermont-Ferrand.
Jim Redman wins the 1962 250cc French Grand Prix on a Honda RC162.
Redman took four consecutive 350cc World Championships from 1962 to 1965. In 1964, he became the first rider in history to claim 3 Grand Prix victories in one day. A six-time Isle of Man TT winner, he was awarded the MBE for his achievements. Jim Redman, MBE