Pedralbes Circuit facts for kids
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| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Coordinates | 41°23′25″N 2°7′0″E / 41.39028°N 2.11667°E |
| Opened | 1946 |
| Closed | 1955 |
| Major events | Formula One Spanish Grand Prix (1951, 1954) Grand Prix motor racing Penya Rhin Grand Prix (1946, 1948, 1950, 1954) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1954–1955) | |
| Length | 6.333 km (3.935 mi) |
| Turns | 6 |
| Race lap record | 2:20.400 ( Alberto Ascari, Lancia D50, 1954, F1) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1951) | |
| Length | 6.316 km (3.925 mi) |
| Turns | 6 |
| Race lap record | 2:16.930 ( Juan Manuel Fangio, Alfa Romeo 159, 1951, F1) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1946–1950) | |
| Length | 4.465 km (2.774 mi) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Race lap record | 1:46.000 ( Luigi Villoresi, Maserati 8CL & Maserati 4CLT/48, 1946 & 1948, GP) |
The Pedralbes Circuit (Spanish: Circuito de Pedralbes) was a 6.333 km (3.935 mi) street racing course in 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 circuit hosted the Penya Rhin Grand Prix four times (1946, 1948, 1950 and 1954.). The circuit also hosted the Spanish Grand Prix in 1951 and 1954 Due to stricter safety rules following the 1955 Le Mans disaster, the Pedralbes Circuit was permanently retired as a racing venue.
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Pedralbes Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
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| Grand Prix Circuit (1954–1955): 6.333 km | ||||
| Formula One | 2:20.400 | Alberto Ascari | Lancia D50 | 1954 Spanish Grand Prix |
| Sports car racing | 2:30.200 | Jean Behra | Gordini T24S | 1954 Penya Rhin Grand Prix |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1951): 6.316 km | ||||
| Formula One | 2:16.930 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Alfa Romeo 159 | 1951 Spanish Grand Prix |
| Original Circuit (1946–1950): 6.316 km | ||||
| Grand Prix | 1:46.000 | Luigi Villoresi | Maserati 8CL Maserati 4CLT/48 |
1946 Penya Rhin Grand Prix 1948 Penya Rhin Grand Prix |
See also
In Spanish: Circuito de Pedralbes para niños
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