Circuit Des Nations
The Geneva race-track was established between the lake (Geneva) and the Nations square. Its length was 4,110 m (2.55 mi). Grand-Prix races were organised after WWII, on this track, similar to Formula 1 or Formula 2 races, as well as non championship ones. In total 5 major events happened on this track between 1946 and 1950. Key pilots came here to compete: among them Giuseppe Farina, Raymond Sommer, Maurice Trintignant, Juan Manuel Fangio, Prince Bira (who had established residency, in Geneva).
The closest race-tracks were Aix les Bains – France (Circuit du Lac) and Lausanne (Circuit du Léman or Blécherette). All were temporary urban race-tracks that disappeared shortly after the Le Mans accident in 1955, or before.
| Date | Race | Race track | Category | Lap length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 1946 | 1st Grand Prix des Nations | Circuit des Nations | Grand Prix FIA | 2.900 km (1.802 mi)Switzerland |
| May 2, 1948 | 2nd Grand Prix de Genève | Circuit des Nations | Formula 2 FIA, non-championship | 2.900 km (1.802 mi) |
| May 2, 1948 | 2nd Grand Prix des Nations | Circuit des Nations | Formula 1 FIA, non-championship | 2.900 km (1.802 mi) |
| July 30, 1950 | 3rd Grand Prix de Genève | Circuit des Nations | Formula 2 FIA, non-championship | 3.990 km (2.479 mi) |
| July 30, 1950 | 3rd Grand Prix des Nations | Circuit des Nations | Formula 1 FIA, non-championship | 3.990 km (2.479 mi) |
Read more about Circuit Des Nations: 1st Grand Prix Des Nations, 2nd Grand Prix De Genève, 2nd Grand Prix Des Nations, 3rd Grand Prix De Genève, 3rd Grand Prix Des Nations, A Tragic End
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