Ain-Diab Circuit facts for kids
The Ain-Diab Circuit was a special race track built in 1957 in Morocco. It was located southwest of Ain-Diab, near the city of Casablanca. This circuit was unique because it used existing roads, including a coast road and a main road connecting Casablanca to Azemmour. It was designed for exciting Formula One races.
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What Was the Ain-Diab Circuit?
The Ain-Diab Circuit was a temporary race track. It was 7.618 kilometers (about 4.734 miles) long. This circuit was created specifically for Formula One, which is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars.
Building the Race Track
The Royal Automobile Club of Morocco designed the circuit. They got full support from Sultan Mohammed V, who was the King of Morocco at the time. What's amazing is that the entire track was built in just six weeks! In 1957, the circuit hosted a Formula One race that was not part of the main championship.
The Big Race: 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix
On October 19, 1958, the Ain-Diab Circuit was the location for the Moroccan Grand Prix. This was the very last race of the 1958 Formula One season. The race was won by a famous driver named Stirling Moss. He was driving a car made by Vanwall. Stirling Moss finished the 53 laps of the race in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 15.1 seconds.
A Sad Moment in History
During the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix, there was a very serious accident. The engine of another Vanwall car, driven by Stuart Lewis-Evans, stopped working suddenly. His car crashed. Sadly, Stuart Lewis-Evans was badly hurt and passed away in a hospital a few days later. This was a very sad event for the racing world.
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In Spanish: Circuito de Ain-Diab para niños
