Autodromo di Pergusa | |
Race information | |
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Number of times held | 35 |
First held | 1962 |
Last held | 1998 |
Most wins (drivers) | |
Most wins (constructors) | |
Circuit length | 4.950 km (3.076 mi) |
Laps | 40+ |
Last race (1998) | |
Pole position | |
Podium | |
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Fastest lap | |
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