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The Pedralbes Circuit in Barcelona hosted two Formula One (1951 and 1954) races before retiring as a racing circuit. |  The course had wide streets and expansive corners which made it a favoured venue for both fans and racers alike. |  Alberto Ascari achieved pole positions in both races and also recorded the fastest lap time in 1954. However he never won a race at this circuit. |  Juan Miguel Fangio won the first race in 1951 whereas Mike Hawthorn won in 1954 - the final race here. Fangio also holds the all-time lap record at this circuit. |  In a 1955, ‘24 Hours of Le Mans’ race Pierre Levegh lost his life along with 80 spectators - which to date is the most catastrophic accident in motorsport history. |  Stricter rules following the incident meant Pedralbes was retired as a racing circuit.

FACTFILE

Name :Pedralbes
Country :Spain
No. of Races :2
First Race :Oct 28, 1951
Last Race :Oct 24, 1954
Defending Champion:M.Hawthorn
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Laps: 80
Circuit Lenght: 6.32 km
Race Distance: 505.28 km
Lap Record: Juan Manuel Fangio - 2:16.93
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  • The Pedralbes Circuit in Barcelona hosted two Formula One (1951 and 1954) races before retiring as a racing circuit.
  • The course had wide streets and expansive corners which made it a favoured venue for both fans and racers alike.
  • Alberto Ascari achieved pole positions in both races and also recorded the fastest lap time in 1954. However he never won a race at this circuit.
  • Juan Miguel Fangio won the first race in 1951 whereas Mike Hawthorn won in 1954 - the final race here. Fangio also holds the all-time lap record at this circuit.
  • In a 1955, ‘24 Hours of Le Mans’ race Pierre Levegh lost his life along with 80 spectators - which to date is the most catastrophic accident in motorsport history.
  • Stricter rules following the incident meant Pedralbes was retired as a racing circuit.

List of Grands Prix Held

No Date/Year Grand Prix Pole Winner  
1 Oct 28, 1951 Spain
J.M.Fangio
Alfa Romeo 		Race Result
2 Oct 24, 1954 Spain
M.Hawthorn
Ferrari 		Race Result

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