European Grand Prix facts for kids
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| Number of times held | 21 |
| First held | 1983 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Michael Schumacher (6) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Ferrari (6) |
| Circuit length | 5.419 km (3.367 mi) |
| Race length | 308.883 km (191.931 mi) |
| Laps | 57 |
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The European Grand Prix is a special Formula One car race. It's not always held in the same country. Sometimes, it's a separate race. Other times, it's an honorary title given to another Grand Prix.
The idea of a "European Grand Prix" started a long time ago. The very first race to be called this was the 1923 Italian Grand Prix. It took place at Monza in Italy. A driver named Carlo Salamano won it in a Fiat car.
Since 1983, the European Grand Prix has been its own race. It often happens in a country that already has its own national Grand Prix race.
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Top Drivers: European Grand Prix Wins
This section lists the drivers who have won the European Grand Prix more than once. These wins are only for the races that were called the "European Grand Prix" on their own.
| Number of wins | Driver | Years won |
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| 6 | Michael Schumacher |
1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006 |
| 3 |  Fernando Alonso |
2005, 2007, 2012 |
| 2 |  Rubens Barrichello |
2002, 2009 |
| Sebastian Vettel |
2010, 2011 |
Top Teams: European Grand Prix Wins
Here are the car manufacturers (called constructors) that have won the European Grand Prix multiple times. Like the drivers' list, this only includes standalone European Grand Prix events.
| # of wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ferrari |
2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012 |
| 4 |  McLaren |
1984, 1993, 1997, 2007 |
| 3 | Williams |
1985, 1996, 2003 |
| 2 | Benetton |
1994, 1995 |
 Red Bull-Renault |
2010, 2011 |
European Grand Prix: Standalone Races
This table shows the years when the European Grand Prix was held as its own separate race. You can see who won, which team they drove for, and where the race took place.
European Grand Prix: Honorary Title Races
Before it became a separate race, the title "European Grand Prix" was sometimes given to another existing Grand Prix race for that year. This table shows which races received this special title.
Images for kids
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This map shows where the European Grand Prix races have been held over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Europa para niños
