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Moroccan Grand Prix
The Moroccan Grand Prix () was a Grand Prix first organised in 1925 in Casablanca, Morocco with the official denomination of "Casablanca Grand Prix". History In 1930, the race was held at the new Anfa Circuit (official denomination "Anfa Grand Prix"). It claimed the life of French driver Count Bruno d'Harcourt during a practice run. All winners, in touring cars, were either French or Monegasque. There was no race in 1933 nor between 1935 and 1953. When it returned in 1954, it was held on a circuit at the city of Agadir for sports cars, and French dominance was interrupted by an Italian driver, Giuseppe Farina. A new layout at Ain-Diab near Casablanca was made ready for the 1957 Formula One race which, although not counting toward the World Championship, attracted a world-class field. The race was won by Jean Behra for Maserati. The 1958 edition of the race was the only one to be part of the Formula One World Championship, and would be the final round of that season. The C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anfa Circuit
The Anfa Circuit was a street circuit in Morocco. Laid out in the western suburbs of Casablanca, it was used in several layouts for the new Moroccan Grand Prix, Casablanca Grand Prix in 1931 Grand Prix season, 1931, 1932 Grand Prix season, 1932 and 1934 Grand Prix season, 1934. From 1957 on the Ain-Diab Circuit was used, which bordered the old Anfa Circuit. Course layout The original 1931 circuit was 6.7 km long and ran anti-clockwise. It started on the wide main highway westward, the Route d'Azemmour (now the Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi), before turning a hard left northward onto the Boulevard de la Grande Corniche and the Rue Ibn Jafer Anfa Supérieur before another sharp left onto the curves of the Boulevard du Lido back to the main straight. The first race drew a large crowd of spectators and dignitaries, including Mohammed V of Morocco, Sidi Mohammed, the Sultan of Morocco, the Grand Vizier and the Resident-General Lucien Saint. The Swiss publication "Automobil Revue" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
