European Grand Prix

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European Grand Prix
Race information
Number of times held23
Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring (12)
Flag of Spain.svg Valencia Street Circuit (5)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch (2)
Flag of Spain.svg Circuito de Jerez (2)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Donington Park (1)
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Baku City Circuit (1)
First held 1983
Last held 2016
Most wins (drivers) Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher (6)
Most wins (constructors) Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari (7)
Last race (2016)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The European Grand Prix (also known as the Grand Prix of Europe) was a Formula One event that was introduced during the mid-1980s and was held every year from 1993 to 2012, except in 1998. During these years, the European Grand Prix was held in a country that hosted its own national Grand Prix at a different point in the same season, at a different circuit (except in 2007). The race returned as a one-off in 2016, being held on a street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan; this event was renamed to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2017.

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In earlier years, the European Grand Prix was not a race in its own right, but an honorific title given to one of the national Grands Prix in Europe. The first race to be so named was the 1923 Italian Grand Prix, held at Monza, and the last was the 1977 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

As an honorific title

The European Grand Prix was created as an honorific title by the AIACR, the FIA's predecessor in the organisation of motor racing events. The first race to receive the title was the Italian Grand Prix, in 1923; the French Grand Prix followed in 1924 and the Belgian Grand Prix in 1925. After a hiatus in 1929, the Belgian race received the title in 1930, becoming the last race to do so before World War II.

The title was revived by the FIA after the war, when it was given to the 1947 Belgian Grand Prix. For the next thirty years (except 1953 and 1969–1971), the title was distributed across several countries, including at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in 1963. The last race to receive the title was the 1977 British Grand Prix. All post-war honorific European Grands Prix were Formula One races except for the 1952 event, the Belgian Grand Prix, which was run to Formula Two regulations.

The Italian and Belgian Grands Prix both received the title seven times, more than any other race.

As a standalone round of the World Championship

Brands Hatch (1983, 1985)

The event was initially created as a stop-gap. In 1983, the Formula One schedule originally featured a race near Flushing Meadows in New York City. When the race was cancelled three months before the event, track organizers at Brands Hatch were able to create a European Grand Prix at the track in its place. The success of the event, buoyed by a spirited battle for the World Championship, led to the event returning on the schedule the following year.

Brands Hatch was unable to host the European Grand Prix in 1984, as it was hosting the British Grand Prix in even numbered years (alternating with Silverstone) so the European GP went to a redesigned and shorter Nürburgring circuit in 1984.

Brands Hatch returned to host the European Grand Prix in 1985, Originally the 1985 European Grand Prix was going to be held in Rome on a street circuit around the EUR [1] but was moved to Brands Hatch.

Cancelled race Jarama (1986)

There was a attempt to stage the European Grand Prix in 1986 with an early version of the calendar publishing Jarama as the host track but these plans fell through.

Donington Park (1993)

In 1990, a wealthy Japanese businessman, Tomonori Tsurumaki, built the Nippon Autopolis with the idea of hosting a Formula One race. In 1992, plans were made to have an Asian Grand Prix in 1993 to replace the Mexican Grand Prix on the schedule. However, these plans failed to materialise. Instead, Bernie Ecclestone added a race at Donington Park to the schedule, which brought back the European Grand Prix moniker. The race was the brainchild of Tom Wheatcroft, who had been trying to bring F1 to the track since an abortive attempt to host the British Grand Prix in 1988. The first and so far only Formula One Grand Prix at Donington Park resulted in Ayrton Senna's victory in mixed wet and dry conditions.

Jerez (Cancelled 1992 race, 1994, 1997)

The Circuito de Jerez in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain was intended to be host of the European Grand Prix in 1992 but this was cancelled. However, Jerez would eventually host the event two years later as round 14 of 16 in 1994 and the season finale in 1997, and it was the site of the controversial collision between Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve which saw Schumacher get disqualified from the championship and it was also the scene of Mika Häkkinen's first Formula One victory.

Nürburgring GP-Strecke (1984, 1995-1996, 1999-2007)

Brands Hatch was unable to host the European Grand Prix in 1984, so the European GP went to a redesigned and shorter Nürburgring circuit in 1984. It was a far cry from the 23 kilometre Nürburgring that most were used to seeing, and was initially unpopular during Formula One's return.

The race returned to Nürburgring in 1995, which was now popular again with drivers. But after complaints that no other countries were to get the race, the Nürburgring race was renamed the Luxembourg Grand Prix. Jerez got the race back in 1997 as a replacement for the Portuguese Grand Prix.

In 1998, the European Grand Prix was dropped from the schedule with Jerez dropping off the schedule and the Nürburgring race retaining the Luxembourg Grand Prix moniker for that year, but returned in 1999 when the race at Nürburgring re-adopted the European Grand Prix name.

The 1999 race saw torrential rain conditions which caused numerous retirements, presenting Johnny Herbert with the opportunity to take Stewart Grand Prix's first and only victory in its final season before being sold to Ford.

The race continued to be held at the Nürburgring until 2007. On 29 August 2006 it was announced that it had been removed from the F1 calendar for the 2007 season. From then there would only be one GP hosted in Germany each year, alternating between Hockenheimring and Nürburgring. However, what the name of this Grand Prix would be was uncertain for a time; while originally intended to be the German Grand Prix from 2007, [2] the Nürburgring race of 2007 was renamed "Großer Preis von Europa" (European Grand Prix) [3] due to a dispute over the ownership of the title "German Grand Prix". [4]

Valencia Street Circuit (2008–2012)

From 2008 to 2012 the European Grand Prix took place in Valencia, Spain. During the 2009 event, Valencia signed a deal for a further 5 races, which put Valencia on the calendar until 2014.[ citation needed ] Despite this, in March 2012, it was announced that the European Grand Prix was to be discontinued in 2013, with the Spanish Grand Prix planned to alternate between Barcelona and Valencia. [5] [ failed verification ] However, Barcelona has retained the race since 2013, and the Valencia circuit was removed from the calendar.

Baku City Circuit (2016)

The European Grand Prix returned to the Formula One World Championship in 2016, being held on the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan. The race was renamed the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the 2017 season. This means that the European Grand Prix was again discontinued after a one-off in 2016.

Winners of the European Grand Prix

Repeat winners (drivers)

Only includes standalone events.

Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsDriverYears won
6 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006
3 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso 2005, 2007, 2012
2 Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello 2002, 2009
Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel 2010, 2011
Source: [6]

Repeat winners (constructors)

Only includes standalone events.

Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsConstructorYears won
7 Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg McLaren 1984, 1993, 1997, 2007
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Williams 1985, 1996, 2003
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Benetton 1994, 1995
Flag of Austria.svg Red Bull 2010, 2011
Source: [6]

Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)

Only includes standalone events.

Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsManufacturerYears won
7 Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012
5 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Renault 1995, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2011
4 Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes * 1997, 2007, 2009, 2016
3 Flag of the United States.svg Ford ** 1993, 1994, 1999
2 Flag of Germany.svg BMW 1983, 2003
Source: [6]

* Built by Ilmor in 1997

** Built by Cosworth

By year: the European Grand Prix as a standalone event

Baku City Circuit, used in 2016 Baku Formula One circuit map.svg
Baku City Circuit, used in 2016
Valencia Street Circuit, used from 2008 to 2012 Circuit Valensia street.svg
Valencia Street Circuit, used from 2008 to 2012
Nurburgring GP-Strecke, used in 1984, 1995, 1996 and from 1999 to 2007 Nurburgring - Grand-Prix Stecke.svg
Nürburgring GP-Strecke, used in 1984, 1995, 1996 and from 1999 to 2007
Jerez, used in 1994 and 1997 Jerez Grand prix Circuit 1994-2003.svg
Jerez, used in 1994 and 1997
Donington, used in 1993 Donington as of 2006.svg
Donington, used in 1993
Brands Hatch, used in 1983 and 1985 Brands Hatch 1976-1987.svg
Brands Hatch, used in 1983 and 1985
A map of all the locations of the European Grand Prix and other Grands Prix designated as the European Grand Prix European GP map.png
A map of all the locations of the European Grand Prix and other Grands Prix designated as the European Grand Prix
YearDriverConstructorLocationReport
1983 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Nelson Piquet Brabham-BMW Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch Report
1984 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring GP-Strecke Report
1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch Report
1986

1992
Not held
1993 Flag of Brazil.svg Ayrton Senna McLaren-Ford Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Donington Report
1994 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Benetton-Ford Flag of Spain.svg Jerez Report
1995 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Benetton-Renault Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring GP-Strecke Report
1996 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Report
1997 Flag of Finland.svg Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Flag of Spain.svg Jerez Report
1998Not held
1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Herbert Stewart-Ford Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring GP-Strecke Report
2000 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Ferrari Report
2001 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Ferrari Report
2002 Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Report
2003 Flag of Germany.svg Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Report
2004 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Ferrari Report
2005 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso Renault Report
2006 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Ferrari Report
2007 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes Report
2008 Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Massa Ferrari Flag of Spain.svg Valencia Report
2009 Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes Report
2010 Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Report
2011 Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Report
2012 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso Ferrari Report
2013

2015
Not held
2016 Flag of Germany.svg Nico Rosberg Mercedes Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Baku Report
2017replaced by Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Source: [6]

By year: the European Grand Prix as an honorary designation

A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.

YearDriverConstructorDesignated Grand PrixLocationReport
1923 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Carlo Salamano Fiat Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Full Circuit Report
1924 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Giuseppe Campari Alfa Romeo Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Lyon Report
1925 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Antonio Ascari Alfa Romeo Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 15 km circuit Report
1926 Flag of France.svg Jules Goux Bugatti Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg San Sebastián Grand Prix Lasarte Report
1927 Flag of France.svg Robert Benoist Delage Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Full Circuit Report
1928 Flag of Monaco.svg Louis Chiron Bugatti Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Full Circuit Report
1929Not held
1930 Flag of Monaco.svg Louis Chiron Bugatti Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 15 km circuit Report
1931

1946
Not held
1947 Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Wimille Alfa Romeo Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 14 km circuit Report
1948 Flag of Italy.svg Carlo Felice Trossi Alfa Romeo Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Swiss Grand Prix Bremgarten Report
1949 Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Ferrari Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Report
1950 Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina Alfa Romeo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Silverstone Report
1951 Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Fagioli
Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Manuel Fangio
Alfa Romeo Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Reims-Gueux Report
1952 Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Ferrari Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 14 km circuit Report
1953Not held
1954 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Manuel Fangio Mercedes Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring Nordschleife Report
1955 Flag of France.svg Maurice Trintignant Ferrari Flag of Monaco.svg Monaco Grand Prix Monaco Report
1956 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss Maserati Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Full Circuit Report
1957 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brooks
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss
Vanwall Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Aintree Report
1958 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brooks Vanwall Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 14 km circuit Report
1959 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brooks Ferrari Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Reims-Gueux Report
1960 Flag of the United States.svg Phil Hill Ferrari Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Full Circuit Report
1961 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss Lotus-Climax Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring Nordschleife Report
1962 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Hill BRM Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort Report
1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Hill BRM Flag of Monaco.svg Monaco Grand Prix Monaco Report
1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark Lotus-Climax Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Brands Hatch Report
1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark Lotus-Climax Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps 14 km circuit Report
1966 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Brabham Brabham-Repco Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Reims-Gueux Report
1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees Honda Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Monza Report
1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Stewart Matra-Ford Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring Nordschleife Report
1969

1971
Not held
1972 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Ford Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Brands Hatch Report
1973 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Ford Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Zolder Report
1974 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Clay Regazzoni Ferrari Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring Nordschleife Report
1975 Flag of Italy.svg Vittorio Brambilla March-Ford Flag of Austria.svg Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring Report
1976 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Hunt McLaren-Ford Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort Report
1977 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Hunt McLaren-Ford Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Silverstone Report
Source: [7]

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