#GranPrixDeTunis

The Grand Prix de Tunis was a major motorsport event held in Tunisia between 1928 and 1955, representing one of the most important racing traditions in North Africa during the early to mid-20th century. The inaugural race took place on June 3, 1928, on a 5.248 km urban circuit in the Bardo district of Tunis, attracting top European drivers and manufacturers. Marcel Lehoux won the first edition driving a Bugatti T35C. In 1929, the circuit was extended to 8 km, and Gastone Brilli-Peri claimed victory in an Alfa Romeo P2. After a break in 1930, the event resumed in 1931 on a new 12.714 km triangle-shaped street circuit linking Tunis and Carthage, known as the Carthage Circuit, which remained in use until 1937. Legendary drivers such as Achille Varzi, Tazio Nuvolari, and Rudolf Caracciola triumphed during this period, while the 1937 edition saw a shift to sports cars with Raymond Sommer winning in a Talbot T150C. Following World War II, the Grand Prix de Tunis returned for a single final edition in 1955, held on a shorter and more technical layout within the Parc du Belvédère in Tunis. Organized by the Automobile Club de Tunisie, the 1955 race featured sports cars rather than single-seaters and saw Ferrari dominate the field. Luigi Piotti won driving a Ferrari 750 Monza, followed by Luigi Bordonaro in another 750 Monza. Though different in scale and format from its pre-war predecessors, the 1955 edition paid tribute to the legacy of the Tunisian Grand Prix, closing the chapter on international racing in Tunisia with a memorable return to competition.

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