WHAT DOES GRAND PRIX MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of Grand Prix in the English dictionary
The first definition of Grand Prix in the dictionary is any of a series of formula motor races held to determine the annual Drivers' World Championship. Other definition of Grand Prix is a race for three-year-old horses run at Maisons Lafitte near Paris. Grand Prix is also a very important competitive event in various other sports, such as athletics, snooker, or powerboating.
6 QUOTES WITH «GRAND PRIX»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Grand Prix.
It's very, very special for me. This is where I've grown up, it's my home, and winning the Monaco Grand Prix is the highlight of any racing driver's career and for me a childhood dream. It being my home makes it all the more special, unbelievable.
For many years I enjoyed the pleasure of cruising on my yacht all summer long and these were my best holidays. In mid-May, we'd start in St Tropez. I'd collect my bikinis from my home there and then we'd go up to Cannes for the Film Festival, on to Monte Carlo for the Grand Prix and then to Italy.
There are seven winners of the Monaco Grand Prix on the starting line today, and four of them are Michael Schumacher.
Anything happens in Grand Prix racing, and it usually does.
Red Bull are backing a spinal-injury research charity called Wings For Life, which I am an ambassador for, with a programme called Faces for Charity that will run at this year's British Grand Prix.
Driving a stock car does not require much handling ability, at least not as compared to Grand Prix racing, because the tracks are simple banked ovals and there is almost no shifting of gears. So, qualifying becomes a test of raw nerve - of how fast a man is willing to take a curve.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAND PRIX»
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Grand Prix in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Grand Prix and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Grand prix: fascination Formula 1 : 25 [years]
Rainer W. Schlegelmich has been shooting Formula 1 for almost 30 years.
Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, Hartmut Lehbrink, 1993
2
Grand Prix Racers: Portraits of Speed
His eloquent images capture the essence of the pinnacle of motorsport. Twenty years of covering Formula One brought Xavier Chimits into close acquaintance with the Cahiers. This book is born from that friendship.
3
The Limit: Life and Death on the 1961
Grand Prix Circuit
In THE LIMIT, Michael Cannell tells the enthralling story of Phil Hill-a lowly California mechanic who would become the first American-born driver to win the Grand Prix-and, on the fiftieth anniversary of his triumph, brings to life a ...
4
Grand Prix Motorcycle Racers: The American Heroes
This is the story of the legendary American riders who beat the Europeans at their own game, including Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Jr., and the most recent American world champion, Nicky Hayden ...
5
A Sunday Horse: Inside the
Grand Prix Show Jumping Circuit
In the "Best in Show" tradition come tales of the horses and personalities, the riders and trainers, owners and judges, the big names and big money that make up the national horse show circuit.
6
Peril at the
Grand Prix: Italy
Jack transports to Italy to find out who wants to sabotage race car driver Morgan Parks' chances of winning the Monza Grand Prix.
Elizabeth Singer Hunt, 2009
7
Cars at Speed: Classic Stories from
Grand Prix's Golden Age
A reissue, with new Introduction, of the best book ever written about the Grand Prix and sports car racing in its golden era.
8
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 8: Peril at the
Grand Prix: ...
Jack transports to Italy to find out who wants to sabotage race car driver Morgan Parks' chances of winning the Monza Grand Prix.
Elizabeth Singer Hunt, 2009
9
Modena Racing Memories: Italian Sports Car and
Grand Prix ...
As a young man, Graham Gauld traveled to the northern Italian villa several times, striking up relationships with famous drivers, engineers, and designers who granted him and his camera unprecedented access to their facilities.
Before Schumacher, before Senna, before Andretti, came the line of such fabled drivers as Fangio, Phil Hill, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart. This book enriches today's F-1 fans by presenting depth and detail from a proud and colorful history.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAND PRIX»
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Grand Prix is used in the context of the following news items.
Local rider Jennifer Waxman wins Cleveland Grand Prix
MORELAND HILLS, OH--Jennifer Waxman wasn't sure she would even enter the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Cleveland Grand Prix ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
Puyallup hosting new Reliant Recovery Water Grand Prix bike race …
Puyallup hosts a new criterium race this weekend. The Reliant Recovery Water Grand Prix has an $8,000 purse and includes a 2-mile running ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix proved it can still jump start any number of engines July 10 with a sold-out Black Tie & TailpipesGala that ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
Karsta Lowe and Tabi Love Compete at FIVB World Grand Prix
With the FIVB World Grand Prix soon reaching its final destination of Omaha, Neb., a pair of Bruin alums have been representing their ... «UCLA Athletics Official Site, Jul 15»
Michelin teams shine in Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix
The Canadian sun, Porsche, BMW and Corvette cars and Michelin tires were the all shining brightly at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in ... «Modern Tire Dealer, Jul 15»
2016 German GP return never in doubt
F1's governing body has released the first official race calendar for 2016, and it confirms the return of the German grand prix. This year's ... «GrandPrix, Jul 15»
Colne set for Grand Prix cycling spectacular
Then between 8-15pm and 9-15pm, the Welcome Cottages Colne Grand Prix race for elite riders, part of Britain's Elite Men's Circuit Series, will ... «Clitheroe Today, Jul 15»
Put everything under rule-change microscope says Lauda
"And there will be other changes, in fact as soon as the end of August at the Belgian grand prix," he added. Indeed, teams have now been ... «GrandPrix, Jul 15»
Lopez set for Renault talks in Hungary?
"Our information is that Lopez and (Renault CEO Carlos) Ghosn will meet at the Hungarian grand prix to make the deal. "Lotus' financial ... «GrandPrix, Jul 15»
F1: McLaren should be ruing title sponsor stance ?
Spain's El Mundo Deportivo suggested the upgrade boost, to possibly debut as soon as the forthcoming Hungarian grand prix, could be a worth ... «PaddockTalk, Jul 15»
