Soviet Grand Prix
For Grand Prix held in Russia from 1992-Present day, see Russian Grand Prix
 Bikernieki Circuit
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| Race Statistics | |
| Number of times held | 4 |
| First held | 1955 |
| Last held | 1990 |
| Number of venues | 2 |
| Most wins (drivers) | Template:FRA Maurice Trintignant (1)  Carlos Reutemann (1)  Aryton Senna (1)
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| Most wins (constructor) | Template:GBR Aston Martin-Jaguar (1) Template:GBR McLaren-Ford (1)  Ferrari (1)
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| Most wins (entrants) | Template:GBR Jaguar-Aston Martin Racing (1) |
| Laps | 86 |
The Grand Prix of the Soviet Union was a race on the Formula One calendar.
History
It was first held in 1955 on the Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit, but would not be held again for some time due to allegations of cheating occuring during the weekend. For the 1976 season, the race would move to the Bikernieki Circuit near Riga in Latvia. The race would again be marred, this time by tragedy, as Niki Lauda tragically perished in an accident.
The race would return for 1988 season, again held at Bikernieki, alongside the Yugoslavian Grand Prix.
Following the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia on 4th May 1990 the future of the Soviet Grand Prix, held at the Bikernieki Circuit in the former Latvian SSR, was placed into doubt. With the new Latvian government not willing to host the race and the Soviet organisers unable to find a suitable replacement venue in time for the race's scheduled date of 12th August, the race was cancelled and never returned to the calendar.
Venues
| Location | Years |
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| Bikernieki Circuit | 1988-1990 1976-1982 |
| Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit | 1955 |
Previous Winners
By Year
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Entrant | Venue |
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| 1990 | Cancelled | Bikernieki Circuit | ||
| 1989 | Template:AUT Gerhard Berger | Template:GBR McLaren-Honda | Template:GBR Honda Marlboro McLaren | |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna
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Ferrari
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Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC
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| 1977 | Template:USA Mario Andretti | Template:GBR Lotus-Ford | Template:GBR John Player Team Lotus | |
| 1976 | Carlos Reutemann
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Template:GBR McLaren-Ford | Template:GBR Marlboro Team McLaren | |
| 1955 | Template:FRA Maurice Trintignant | Template:GBR Aston Martin-Jaguar | Template:GBR Jaguar-Aston Martin Racing | Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit |
Multiple Winners (drivers)
| Wins | Driver | Years |
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| 1 | Template:FRA Maurice Trintignant | 1955 |
| Carlos Reutemann
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1976 | |
| Ayrton Senna
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1988 |
Multiple Winners (constructors)
| Wins | Constructor | Years |
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| 1 | Template:GBR Aston Martin-Jaguar | 1955 |
| Template:GBR McLaren-Ford | 1976 | |
| Ferrari
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1988 |