San Remo Grand Prix
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 from 1937 to 1972. The first Grand Prix was held in 1937 on a street circuit in the town of San Remo, known as the San Remo Circuit and from 1947 to 1972 on the Ospedaletti street circuit.
History
- 1937. The first San Remo GP was held for Voiturette class racing. Maserati was the dominant manufacturer with 4CM and 6CM entries.
- 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.
- 1948. The Ospedaletti circuit was reconfigured from the 2.62 km 1947 version to a longer 3.38 km circuit. First appearance of Formula One cars.
- 1949–1951. Formula One continued to be the premier event until 1951.
- 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.
San Remo Grand Prix - Notable Drivers
- Louis Chiron, Louis Rosier, Raymond Sommer, Emmanuel de Graffenried
- Peter Whitehead, José Froilán González, Reg Parnell, Stirling Moss