New Zealand Grand Prix
Highlands Motorsport Park (2024) | |
Race information | |
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Number of times held | 68 |
First held | 1950 |
Most wins (drivers) | Stirling Moss (3) Jack Brabham (3) Craig Baird (3) Ken Smith (3) Nick Cassidy (3) |
Most wins (constructors) | Tatuus (17) |
Circuit length | 4.100 km (2.548 miles) |
Race length | 114.8 km (71.3 miles) |
Laps | 28 |
Last race (2024) | |
Pole position | |
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Podium | |
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Fastest lap | |
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The New Zealand Grand Prix, sometimes known as the New Zealand International Grand Prix, is an annual
It is one of only two current national Grand Prix events that are not part of the Formula One World Championship, the other being the Macau Grand Prix.[1]
History
The race was once an important race on the international calendar, most notably when it was a part of the Tasman Series. In this era, several contemporary Formula One drivers would compete in the race, often with great success. Six Formula One
From 2006 to 2020, the race was run as part of the Toyota Racing Series, which has gained international prominence due to the championship being held over the Northern Hemisphere winter. This has resulted in many international drivers, particularly young
In its history, the race has been held in eight different locations across New Zealand.
Winners
- Notes
Multiple winners
By driver
Wins | Driver | Years |
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3 | Jack Brabham | 1958, 1960, 1961 |
Stirling Moss | 1956, 1959, 1962 | |
Craig Baird | 1991, 1992, 1993 | |
Ken Smith | 1976, 1990, 2004 | |
Nick Cassidy | 2012, 2013, 2014 | |
2 | Graham Hill | 1965, 1966 |
Chris Amon | 1968, 1969 | |
John McCormack | 1973, 1974 | |
Keke Rosberg | 1977, 1978 | |
Ross Cheever | 1985, 1986 | |
Davy Jones | 1984, 1987 | |
Simon Wills | 1998, 1999 | |
Daniel Gaunt | 2007, 2009 |
By constructor
Wins | Constructor |
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17 | Tatuus |
9 | Ralt |
7 | Reynard |
5 | Cooper |
4 | Lola |
3 | Ferrari |
Swift | |
Van Diemen | |
2 | Maserati |
BRM | |
McLaren
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Elfin | |
Chevron |
By country
Wins | Country | Years |
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32 | New Zealand | 1950, 1964, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2024 |
10 | Australia | 1954, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 |
9 | United Kingdom | 1956, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 2016 |
5 | United States | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 |
2 | Finland | 1977, 1978 |
Brazil | 1982, 2020 | |
Netherlands | 2018, 2023 |
References
- ^ Grand Prix a brand http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Race/news/news1Aug07NZGP.pdf Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Thompson, Eric (13 February 2016). "Timing and prestige distinguish NZGP". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ "High-speed space for sale at Manfeild". MotorSport NZ. MotorSport New Zealand. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ O'Brien, Connor (20 January 2021). "Quinn devastated to miss NZGP". Speedcafe. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Unique New Zealand Grand Prix Set To Make History This Weekend | Scoop News". Scoop. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Chapman, Simon (24 January 2021). "Last to first: Van Gisbergen wins extraordinary NZGP". Speedcafe. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ Herrero, Daniel (11 January 2022). "2022 NZGP Cancelled". Speedcafe.com.
- ^ Kilmister, Sam (25 November 2016). "Manfeild track renamed after New Zealand motor racing great Chris Amon video". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 12 February 2017.