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Bremgarton was originally built as a motorcycle racing track in 1931. |  In its first ever automobile race in 1934, this circuit claimed the life of driver Hugh Hamilton. |  After the circuit hosted 5 Swiss GPs from 1950 to 1954, the competition was shifted to Dijon in France in 1982 as spectator racing sports were banned in the country following the tragedy at Le Mans. |  Apart from 5 F1 GPs, the circuit has also played host to 9 motorcycle |  Grands Prix of Bern as well.

FACTFILE

Name :Bremgarten
Country :Switzerland
No. of Races :5
First Race :Jun 04, 1950
Last Race :Aug 22, 1954
Defending Champion:J.M.Fangio
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Laps: 66
Circuit Lenght: 7.28 km
Race Distance: 480.48 km
Lap Record: Juan Manuel Fangio - 2:39.7
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  • Bremgarton was originally built as a motorcycle racing track in 1931.
  • In its first ever automobile race in 1934, this circuit claimed the life of driver Hugh Hamilton.
  • After the circuit hosted 5 Swiss GPs from 1950 to 1954, the competition was shifted to Dijon in France in 1982 as spectator racing sports were banned in the country following the tragedy at Le Mans.
  • Apart from 5 F1 GPs, the circuit has also played host to 9 motorcycle
  • Grands Prix of Bern as well.

List of Grands Prix Held

No Date/Year Grand Prix Pole Winner  
1 Jun 04, 1950 Switzerland
G.Farina
Alfa Romeo 		Race Result
2 May 27, 1951 Switzerland
J.M.Fangio
Alfa Romeo 		Race Result
3 May 18, 1952 Switzerland
P.Taruffi
Ferrari 		Race Result
4 Aug 23, 1953 Switzerland
A.Ascari
Ferrari 		Race Result
5 Aug 22, 1954 Switzerland
J.M.Fangio
Mercedes 		Race Result

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