|
Belgian Grand Prix - WOI Encyclopedia Italia (786 words) |
 | To accommodate Grand Prix motor racing, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps race course was built in 1921 but it was only used for motorcycle racing until 1924. |
 | The first Belgian Grand Prix was won by Antonio Ascari whose son Alberto would win the race in 1952 and 1953. |
 | There was no Belgian Grand Prix in 2003 because of the country's tobacco advertising laws but it returned to the schedule again in 2004. |
| French Grand Prix - WOI Encyclopedia Italia (265 words) |
 | The French Grand Prix is a Formula One race held as part of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's annual Formula One automobile racing championship season. |
 | Grand Prix motor racing originated in France and the French Grand Prix, open to international competition, is the oldest of the Grand Prix races. |
 | The first French Grand Prix was run on June 26, 1906 under the auspices of the Automobile Club de France in Sarthe with a starting field of thity-two automobiles. |