Roussillon Grand Prix Explained

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 2.538km (01.577miles) 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

YearClassDriverConstructorReport
1946GPR Jean-Pierre WimilleAlfa Romeo 308Report
1947GPR Eugène ChaboudTalbot-Lago T26Report
1948F2 Maurice TrintignantSimca-Gordini T11/T1430Report
1949GPR Juan Manuel FangioMaserati 4CLT-48Report
GPR: Grand Prix motor racing. F2: Formula Two.

Motorcycle Grand Prix

Year[2] ClassDriverTeam
1946?
1947175cc Picout Jean
250cc Goll
300cc Fourquet
500cc Lesur
1948?
1949?
1950not held ?
1951350cc Tommy WoodVelocette
500cc Umberto MasettiGilera
sidecar René Bétemps
Georges Burggraf
Triumph
1952175cc Gaston Gaury125 Morini
350cc Georges MonneretAJS
500cc Jacques CollotNorton
sidecar Jean Murit
André Emo
Norton

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Notes and References

  1. http://pagesperso-orange.fr/rallyedufenouilledes/html/vallespir-roussillon/lesautres.html#gp 50 ans de sports autos dans les P.O.
  2. http://racingmemo.free.fr/M%20FRANCE/MOTO%20FRANCE%20sommaire.htm Les courses en France