Detroit Grand Prix
The Detroit Grand Prix is a car racing event held in Detroit, Michigan, USA. From 1982 to 1988 it was a part of the Formula One series. It has been a part of the IndyCar Series since 1988.
| Detroit street circuit | |
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| Race information | |
| Laps | 63 |
|---|---|
| Circuit length | 4.023 km (2.50 mi) |
| Race length | 253.449 km (157.5 mi) |
| Number of times held | 7 |
| First held | 1982 |
| Last held | 1988 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Ayrton Senna (3)
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| Most wins (constructors) |  Lotus (2) McLaren (2)
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| Last race (1988): | |
| Pole position | Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda 1:40.606 |
| Podium | 1. A. Senna McLaren-Honda 1:55:41.842 2.  A. Prost McLaren-Honda +38.713 3.  T. Boutsen Benetton-Ford +1 lap |
| Fastest lap | Alain Prost McLaren-Honda 1:44.836 |
In 1982, the U.S. became the first country to host three World Championship Grands Prix in one season. As of 2010, it is the only one to do so. In addition to the US GP West and Caesars Palace GP races, the new event was held on another street course, in the Renaissance Center of Detroit.
The original circuit had seventeen corners in 2.493 miles, and included a tunnel and a railroad track crossing. For 1989, it was planned to move the Grand Prix to a new circuit at Belle Isle. However, an agreement could not be reached, and the Grand Prix moved to Phoenix in 1989. Upon the departure of F1, the Detroit race was replaced by an event sanctioned by CART, which was held on the same track except the 18th turn, a chicane, was removed. In 1992, the race was moved to Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River. Since then, the race has been held at Belle Isle. It was canceled after the 2001 race before being held in 2007 and 2008. The race returned for 2012 and has been on the IndyCar series schedule since.
Winners
Repeat winners (drivers)
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ayrton Senna
|
1986, 1987, 1988 |
Repeat winners (constructors)
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lotus
|
1986, 1987 |
| McLaren
|
1982, 1988 |
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Honda
|
1985, 1987, 1988 |
| 2 |  Ford *
|
1982, 1983 |
* Built by Cosworth
By year
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | John Watson
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McLaren-Ford | Report |
| 1983 |  Michele Alboreto
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Tyrrell-Ford | Report |
| 1984 | Nelson Piquet
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Brabham-BMW | Report |
| 1985 |  Keke Rosberg
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Williams-Honda | Report |
| 1986 | Ayrton Senna
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Lotus-Renault | Report |
| 1987 | Ayrton Senna
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Lotus-Honda | Report |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna
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McLaren-Honda | Report |
Broadcasting
United Kingdom
| Year | Network | Lap-by-lap | Colour commentator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| 1987 | |||
| 1986 | |||
| 1985 | |||
| 1984 | |||
| 1983 | |||
| 1982 |
Detroit Grand Prix Media
Detroit Street Circuit in 1982
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