Roussillon Grand Prix

The Roussillon Grand Prix (Grand Prix du Roussillon) was a Grand Prix motor racing event that was held between 1946 and 1949 in the streets of Perpignan, France.[1] The race used the 2.538 km (1.577 mi) Circuit des Patanes around the Square Bir Hakeim. In 1948, the grand prix was a part of the Formula 2 series. The Roussillon Grand Prix disappeared after four years, for safety reasons.

Roussillon Grand Prix

Circuit des Platanes de Perpignan
Race information
Number of times held	4
First held	1946
Last held	1949
Most wins (drivers)	no repeat winners
Most wins (constructors)	no repeat winners
Circuit length	2.538 km (1.577 miles)
Race length	253.8 km (157.7 miles)
Laps	100
Last race (1949)
Pole position
Prince Bira Maserati 1:27.9
Podium
1. J. M. Fangio Squadra Argentina Maserati 2:33:16.7 2. Prince Bira Maserati +24.6s 3. B. Campos Squadra Argentina Maserati +2 laps
Fastest lap
Prince Bira Maserati 1:27.3

A motorbike race was also held in the circuit the same day between 1946 and 1952.

The 1–2 October 1994, an auto-moto historic Grand Prix was organised on the same street circuit.[1] Maurice Trintignant, winner of the 1948 edition was present.