Roussillon Grand Prix
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The Roussillon Grand Prix (Grand Prix du Roussillon) was a Grand Prix motor racing event that was held between 1946 and 1949 in the streets of Perpignan, France.[1] The race used the 2.538 km (1.577 mi) Circuit des Patanes around the Square Bir Hakeim. In 1948, the grand prix was a part of the Formula 2 series. The Roussillon Grand Prix disappeared after four years, for safety reasons.
A motorbike race was also held in the circuit the same day between 1946 and 1952.
The 1–2 October 1994, an auto-moto historic Grand Prix was organised on the same street circuit.[1] Maurice Trintignant, winner of the 1948 edition was present.
Winners of the Grand Prix du Roussillon
Year | Class | Driver | Constructor | Report |
---|---|---|---|---|
1946 | GPR | ![]() | Alfa Romeo 308 | Report |
1947 | GPR | ![]() | Talbot-Lago T26 | Report |
1948 | F2 | ![]() | Simca-Gordini T11/T1430 | Report |
1949 | GPR | ![]() | Maserati 4CLT-48 | Report |
GPR: Grand Prix motor racing. F2: Formula Two.
Motorcycle Grand Prix
Year[2] | Class | Driver | Team |
---|---|---|---|
1946 | ? | ||
1947 | 175cc | ![]() | |
250cc | ![]() | ||
300cc | ![]() | ||
500cc | ![]() | ||
1948 | ? | ||
1949 | ? | ||
1950 | not held ? | ||
1951 | 350cc | ![]() | Velocette |
500cc | ![]() | Gilera | |
sidecar | ![]() ![]() | Triumph | |
1952 | 175cc | ![]() | 125 Morini |
350cc | ![]() | AJS | |
500cc | ![]() | Norton | |
sidecar | ![]() ![]() | Norton |
References
- ^ a b 50 ans de sports autos dans les P.O. pagesperso-orange.fr
- ^ Les courses en France racingmemo.free.fr
External links
- Picture of the circuit
- (in French) Introduction to the Roussillon Grand Prix
- (in Spanish) The 1949 Roussillon Grand Prix