Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli | |
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Number of times held | 52 |
First held | 1967 |
Most wins (drivers) | Michael Schumacher (7) |
Most wins (constructors) | Williams Ferrari (8) |
Circuit length | 4.226 km (2.626 mi) |
Race length | 308.498 km (191.698 mi) |
Laps | 73 |
Last race (2006) | |
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The San Marino Grand Prix was a Formula One championship race. It was held at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in the town of Imola. Imola is near the Apennine mountains in Italy. The race was first held 1981, and the last race was in 2006. It is named the San Marino Grand Prix after the nearby republic of San Marino.
The area by Imola is home to several racing car manufacturers, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Following the Second World War, the town started a project to improve the local economy. Four local motor racing fans suggested building a new road. The road would link together existing public roads. These road were used by the local car manufacturers to test their new car designs. Construction began in March 1950. The first test run took place two years later when Enzo Ferrari sent a car to the track.
In April 1953, the first motorcycle races took place at Imola, and the first car race took place in June 1954. In April 1963, the first race with Formula One cars took place at Imola. It was a non-championship event, and was won by Jim Clark for Lotus. An additional non-championship event took place at Imola in 1979. This race was won by Niki Lauda for Brabham-Alfa Romeo.
In 1980, the Italian Grand Prix moved from the high-speed Monza circuit to Imola. This was because of a bad crash in 1978. The crash killed the popular Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson. The 1980 race was won by Nelson Piquet for Brabham-Ford. In 1981 the Italian Grand Prix returned to Monza, and Imola hosted the new San Marino Grand Prix, named after the nearby republic of San Marino.
In 1994 there were three serious accidents at Imola.
Teams had complained about the poor quality of the facilities (buildings and work areas) at Imola. San Marino Grand Prix was dropped from the Formula One championship after 2006. Part of the reason for dropping San Marino was there was another grand prix held in Italy.[1]
Wins | Driver | Years won |
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7 | Michael Schumacher | 1994, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
3 | Ayrton Senna | 1988, 1989, 1991 |
Alain Prost | 1984, 1986, 1993 | |
2 | Nigel Mansell | 1987, 1992 |
Damon Hill | 1995, 1996 |
Wins | Constructor | Years won |
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8 | Ferrari | 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
Williams | 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 | |
6 | McLaren | 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1998 |
Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
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8 | Ferrari | 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
Renault | 1985, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005 | |
4 | Honda | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991 |
2 | TAG * | 1984, 1986 |
Ford ** | 1981, 1994 |
* Built by Porsche
** Built by Cosworth
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of any championship.
Year | Network | Lap-by-lap | Colour commentator(s) |
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2006 | ITV | James Allen | Martin Brundle |
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2002 | F1 Digital+ | Ben Edwards | John Watson |
ITV | James Allen | Martin Brundle | |
2001 | Murray Walker | ||
2000 | |||
1999 | Jody Scheckter | ||
1998 | Martin Brundle | ||
1997 | |||
1996 | BBC Two | Jonathan Palmer | |
Eurosport | Ben Edwards | John Watson | |
1995 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | Jonathan Palmer |
Eurosport | Ben Edwards | John Watson | |
1994 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | Jonathan Palmer |
Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
1993 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
1992 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
1991 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
Eurosport | Richard Nicholls | John Watson | |
1990 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
Eurosport | Richard Nicholls | John Watson | |
1989 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
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