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Forgotten F1 track hosted just one Grand Prix before it was abandoned after tragic incident

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Published 14:35 9 May 2025 GMT+1

Forgotten F1 track hosted just one Grand Prix before it was abandoned after tragic incident

Formula 1 will return next weekend in Imola.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

A forgotten Formula 1 track that only hosted one Grand Prix was removed from the calendar after a tragic incident.

F1 is one of the most popular sports in the world, and races are held across different corners of the globe.

Countries such as the United States, Australia, Brazil, England and Italy have all played host to F1 Grands Prix before.

As the sport continues to grow, more and more countries are looking to host the pinnacle event of motorsports.

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However, there were some tracks that once held a Grand Prix but were then abandoned.

For example, the Ain-Diab Circuit was built in 1957 in Morocco.

The five-mile track was built using the existing coast road and the main road from Casablanca to Azemmour that went through the Sidi Abderrahman forest.

1958 marked the only year the track was used for the Moroccan Grand Prix.

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It was held as the season finale, with Mike Hawthorn winning the world title after finishing second at the Ain-Diab Circuit.

However, the race was marred by a horrific accident involving Stuart Lewis-Evans, whose Vanwall's engine seized, leading him to spin and crash.

Lewis-Evans suffered serious injuries and died in hospital in England eight days after the accident.

The Ain-Diab Circuit. Image: Getty
The Ain-Diab Circuit. Image: Getty

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The Ain-Diab Circuit never hosted an F1 event again ever since that fatal accident.

For the 2025 season, F1 will take place across 24 cities with the United States hosting three races in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas. For 2026, it has been suggested that 23 tracks have been signed on to host a Grand Prix, more could be announced as the season continues.

Currently, McLaren star Oscar Piastri is leading the standings after six races, with teammate Lando Norris in second and reigning world champion Max Verstappen third.

F1 will return next weekend with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which will be held at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Formula 1

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

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