Pedralbes Circuit
Encyclopedia
The Pedralbes Circuit was a 6.316 km (3.925-mi) street racing course near Barcelona
, Catalonia
, Spain
.
First opened in 1946 in the western suburbs of the city, in the Pedralbes neighbourhood, the course featured wide streets and expansive, sweeping corners; both drivers and racing fans loved the course. The course hosted two Formula One
Grand Prix
in the early 1950s, but the Le Mans Disaster of 1955
meant stricter safety rules and the Pedralbes Circuit was permanently retired as a racing venue.
Barcelona
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, Catalonia
Catalonia
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, Spain
Spain
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First opened in 1946 in the western suburbs of the city, in the Pedralbes neighbourhood, the course featured wide streets and expansive, sweeping corners; both drivers and racing fans loved the course. The course hosted two Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
Grand Prix
Spanish Grand Prix
The Spanish Grand Prix is a Formula One race currently held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the annual Formula One championship season.-History:...
in the early 1950s, but the Le Mans Disaster of 1955
1955 Le Mans disaster
The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred during the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race, when a crash caused large parts of racing car debris to fly into the crowd. The driver was killed, as were 83 spectators. A further 120 people were injured...
meant stricter safety rules and the Pedralbes Circuit was permanently retired as a racing venue.