Pacific Grand Prix facts for kids
| Laguna Seca Raceway (1960–63) TI Circuit (1994–95) |
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| Number of times held | 6 |
| First held | 1960 |
| Last held | 1995 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Michael Schumacher (2) Stirling Moss (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) | Benetton (2) Lotus (2) |
| Circuit length | 3.703 km (2.300 mi) |
| Race length | 307.349 km (192.093 mi) |
| Laps | 83 |
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The Pacific Grand Prix was a special car race. It was part of the exciting Formula One World Championship in 1994 and 1995. Both of these big races happened at the Tanaka International Aida circuit in Japan. This track is now called the Okayama International Circuit. It's a 2.3-mile track located in the countryside near Kobe.
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Race Sponsors
Big companies helped pay for the Pacific Grand Prix. They were the main sponsors for the races:
Pacific Grand Prix Winners
The Pacific Grand Prix was held a few times before it became a Formula One race. It was a Formula One World Championship event only in 1994 and 1995.
Formula One Winners
Here are the winners of the Pacific Grand Prix when it was part of the Formula One World Championship:
| Year | Driver | Team | Location | Race Details |
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| 1994 | Michael Schumacher |
Benetton-Ford | TI Circuit | Report |
| 1995 | Michael Schumacher |
Benetton-Renault | Report |
Drivers with Multiple Wins
Only one driver won the Pacific Grand Prix more than once when it was a Formula One race.
- Michael Schumacher from Germany won in 1994 and 1995.
Teams with Multiple Wins
The Benetton team won the Pacific Grand Prix twice during its Formula One years.
- Benetton won in 1994 and 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio del Pacífico para niños
