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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McLaren has since won 20 Formula 1 world championships, 189 Formula 1 grands prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a sprint race and two grands prix to go, the constructors’ championship isn’t wrapped up just yet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Filmed during actual grand prix races, real-life Formula One teams and drivers will also appear.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
There are three grands prix per year in the United States.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a sprint race and two grands prix to go, the constructors’ championship isn’t wrapped up just yet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Filmed during actual grand prix races, real-life Formula One teams and drivers will also appear.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
There are three grands prix per year in the United States.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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