The Pedralbes Circuit ( es, Circuito de Pedralbes) was a street racing course in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. First opened in 1946 in the western suburbs of the city, in the Pedralbes neighbourhood, the course featured wide streets and expansive, sweeping corners; both drivers and racing fans loved the course. The circuit hosted the

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four times (1946, 1948,

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and 1954.). The circuit also hosted the Spanish Grand Prix in 1951 and 1954 Due to stricter safety rules following the

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, the Pedralbes Circuit was permanently retired as a racing venue.

Lap records

The fastest official race lap records at the Pedralbes Circuit are listed as:

Notes

References

External links

Pedralbes Circuit (1946–1954) on Google Maps
(Historic Formula 1 circuits) {{Formula One circuits Pedralbes Formula One circuits Spanish Grand Prix Defunct motorsport venues in Spain Les Corts (district)