The Pedralbes Circuit () was a street racing course in

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. First opened in 1946 in the western suburbs of the city, in the

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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

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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

Formula One circuits Spanish Grand Prix Defunct motorsport venues in Spain Les Corts (district)