Rouen-Les-Essarts
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From its opening in 1950, Rouen-Les-Essarts was recognized as one of Europe's finest circuits, with modernized pits, a wide track, and spectator grandstands. The circuit (which ran on public roads) had a few medium straights, a cobbled hairpin turn, and a few blind corners through a wooded hillside. Rouen hosted five Formula One French Grand Prix races, the last one in 1968 resulting in the tragic burning death of Jo Schlesser.
The name "Les Essarts" comes from a village, which was included into the commune of Grand-Couronne in 1874.
The circuit was closed down in 1994 due to economic and safety reasons, since it is very hard to organise a race on public roads if modern safety standards are to be met. It is still possible to drive around on parts of the circuit.
Formula One history
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Winning Team | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | July 7 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Report |
| 1964 | June 28 | Dan Gurney | Brabham-Climax | Report |
| 1962 | July 8 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | Report |
| 1957 | July 7 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Maserati | Report |
| 1952 | July 6 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | Report |
(Note: 1952 circuit was 3.169 miles in length.)
External links
- http://www.lugnutsracing.com/rouen.html - pictures from Rouen-les-Eassarts
- http://www.racingcircuits.net/archives/Rouen1996/ - pictures from Rouen-les-Essarts
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