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==History== | ==History== | ||
It was first held in [[1955 Alternate Formula One season|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 Alternate Formula One season|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. | It was first held in [[1955 Alternate Formula One season|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 Alternate Formula One season|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 Alternate Formula One season|1988 season]], again held at Bikernieki, alongside the [[Yugoslavian Grand Prix]]. | The race would return for [[1988 Alternate Formula One season|1988 season]], again held at Bikernieki, alongside the [[Yugoslavian Grand Prix]]. |
Revision as of 14:54, 4 May 2018
For Grand Prix held in Russia from 1992-Present day, see Russian Grand Prix
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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) ![]() ![]() |
Most wins (constructor) | Template:GBR Aston Martin-Jaguar (1) Template:GBR McLaren-Ford (1) ![]() |
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.
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 | ![]() |
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1982 | ||||
1981 | ||||
1980 | ||||
1977 | Template:USA Mario Andretti | Template:GBR Lotus-Ford | Template:GBR John Player Team Lotus | |
1976 | ![]() |
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 |
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1976 | |
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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 | |
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1988 |