title: 1953 Coupe de Printemps
text: # 1953 Coupe de Printemps
  
  The 1st Coupe de Printemps was a Formula Two motor race held on 31 May 1953 at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, in Montlhéry, Essonne, France. The race was held over 16 laps and was won by Marcel Balsa in a BMW Special.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Pos | Driver | Constructor | Time/Retired |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Marcel Balsa | BMW Speciale | 42:13.4, 142.18kph |
  | 2 | Serge Nersessian | BMW Speciale | +3.8s |
  | 3 | Pierre Duval | Duval BMW Speciale | +1 lap |
  | 4 | Jean Judet | Ford-Ardun Speciale | +1 lap |
  | 5 | Noreille | Monnier-Bristol | +1 lap |
  | 6 | Guimbaud | Cisitalia D46 | +2 laps |
  