Moroccan Grand Prix
Moroccan Grand Prix: from Casablanca to Formula One history.
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The Moroccan Grand Prix (سباق الجائزة الكبرى المغربي) was first organised in 1925 in Casablanca, Morocco, under the official denomination of "Casablanca Grand Prix." It later became notable for hosting the only Formula One World Championship round in the country's history.
Quick Facts
- First held
- 1925
- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Original name
- Casablanca Grand Prix
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History
The 1930 Moroccan Grand Prix, officially called the Anfa Grand Prix, was held at the new Anfa Circuit. French driver Count Bruno d'Harcourt died during a practice session. All touring car winners in this period were French or Monegasque. The race was cancelled in 1933 and again from 1935 through 1953.
When it returned in 1954, it moved to a sports car circuit in Agadir, where Italian driver Giuseppe Farina broke the French winning streak. A new track at Ain-Diab near Casablanca was built for the 1957 Formula One race, which did not count toward the World Championship but still drew top drivers; Jean Behra won for Maserati. The 1958 edition was the only one to be a Formula One World Championship round, serving as the season finale. The championship fight came down to Mike Hawthorn of Ferrari and Stirling Moss of Vanwall.
Hawthorn finished second while Moss won the race, giving Hawthorn the drivers' title. Vanwall also secured the first Constructors Championship, but the event was marred by a crash that killed Stuart Lewis-Evans six days later.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Moroccan Grand Prix (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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