grand prix
noun
plural grand prix also grands prix
ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) 
ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)
often capitalized G&P, often attributive
1
: the highest level of international equestrian competition
also
: a contest at this level
2
: one of a series of international formula car races
also
: a high-level competition in another sport (such as sailing) that is often part of a series
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During the 1950 grand prix, a wave crashed into this corner, causing a major pile-up that eliminated a chunk of the grid.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Robb Report watched all three days of this year’s grand prix from the suite of the race’s managing partner, Tom Garfinkel, who is also the CEO of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins (the autodrome is a temporary race circuit built around the team’s home, the Hard Rock Stadium).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The seven-time world champion struggled through his final three seasons with Mercedes, winning only two grands prix in that period due to an underperforming car that was not capable of putting him in contention for the drivers’ title.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Piastri’s dominant performance didn’t mean the grand prix was devoid of excitement, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Robb Report watched all three days of this year’s grand prix from the suite of the race’s managing partner, Tom Garfinkel, who is also the CEO of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins (the autodrome is a temporary race circuit built around the team’s home, the Hard Rock Stadium).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The seven-time world champion struggled through his final three seasons with Mercedes, winning only two grands prix in that period due to an underperforming car that was not capable of putting him in contention for the drivers’ title.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Piastri’s dominant performance didn’t mean the grand prix was devoid of excitement, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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