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San Remo Grand Prix

San Remo Grand Prix

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The Gran Premio Automobilistico di San Remo, commonly known as the San Remo Grand Prix, was a Grand Prix / Formula One and motorcycle race held in the north-western coastal town of San Remo (Italy) from 1937 to 1972.[1] The first Grand Prix was held in 1937 on a street circuit in the town of San Remo, known as the San Remo Circuit (Circuito di San Remo, official name: Circuito Stracittadino di San Remo) and from 1947 to 1972 on the Ospedaletti street circuit.[2]

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Alberto Ascari winning the 6th San Remo Grand Prix on 22 April 1951 in a Ferrari 375 F1

History

  • 1937. The first (non-championship) San Remo GP was held for Voiturette class racing. Maserati was the dominant manufacturer with 4CM and 6CM entries.[3]
  • 1947. The 2nd edition of the San Remo Grand Prix was held for International Sport Cars. The event moved from San Remo to the Ospedaletti circuit.[4][5]
  • 1948. The Ospedaletti circuit was reconfigured from the 2.62 km (1.63 m) 1947 version to a longer 3.38 km (2.100 m) circuit. First appearance of Formula One cars.[6]
  • 1949–1951. Formula One continued to be the premier event until 1951.[7]
  • 1952–1972. Grand Prix motorcycle racing including Sidecar events were held on an annual basis.
  • 1973–present. Historic and Club meets are held on a more infrequent schedule.[8]

Results by year

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San Remo Grand Prix Circuit history

Street Map - San Remo Circuit 1937
Street Map - Ospedaletti Circuit 1947
Street Map - Ospedaletti Circuit 1948-1951

San Remo Grand Prix - Notable Drivers

The motorsport history of San Remo includes the Ralley San Remo dating back to 1929.

References

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    "San Remo Circuit Blog - The Golden Age". marinadiospedaletti.it. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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    "1937 San Remo Grand Prix". marinadiospedaletti.it. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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    "1937 San Remo Grand Prix". kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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    "1947 San Remo Grand Prix". wsrp.ic.cz/. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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    "1947 San Remo Grand Prix". marinadiospedaletti.it. Archived from the original on January 18, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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    "1948 San Remo Grand Prix". marinadiospedaletti.it. Archived from the original on January 19, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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    "1949 San Remo Grand Prix". silhouet.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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    "Participating Manufacturers". marinadiospedaletti.it. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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