Rouen-Les-Essarts
Rouen-Les-Essarts was a 4.-065-mile race track near Rouen, France.
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 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.
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.)
Categories: Formula One circuits