#CircuitoDiOspedaletti

The Circuito di Ospedaletti was a temporary street circuit located in the town of Ospedaletti, in Liguria, Italy, active between 1947 and 1972. Although races were physically held in Ospedaletti, many events were officially named or referred to as the Sanremo Grand Prix (Gran Premio di Sanremo), due to Sanremo’s greater international recognition. This has led to frequent confusion between the names "Circuito di Ospedaletti", "Circuito Sanremo–Ospedaletti", and even "Circuito della Riviera di Ponente", all of which refer to the same layout. The circuit itself was a demanding course composed of public roads closed for racing, featuring tight corners, elevation changes, and narrow sections typical of post-war European road racing. Between 1947 and 1951, it hosted non-championship Formula Libre and later Formula 1 and 2 car races, attracting top drivers like Alberto Ascari, Luigi Villoresi, and Juan Manuel Fangio. The 1948 edition, for example, was won by Ascari in a Maserati. From 1952 onwards, the focus shifted to international motorcycle races, with events often titled Gran Premio Motociclistico di Sanremo, Gran Premio Internazionale di Ospedaletti, or similar variants. Despite the changes in format and naming, all events took place on the same urban circuit within the town. The association with Sanremo in promotional and official material was primarily a strategic choice rather than an indication of location. No distinct “Sanremo–Ospedaletti” circuit ever existed; the different names simply reflect varying conventions used by organizers, media, and the public over time. Though the circuit was closed in 1972, it remains an iconic piece of Italian motorsport history, and occasional commemorative events continue to celebrate its legacy.

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