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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In the race, a false start off the grid box handed him a five-second penalty, setting the tone for the rest of the grand prix which was more firefighting than front-running.
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Formula 1 Most races without a podium finish: 231+
Having raced in 231 grands prix to date, Nico Hülkenberg is one of the most experienced drivers in Formula One history.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His team, which made its debut in 1991, won four grands prix in its 15 years before being sold in 2005.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
The residency will coincide with Miami F1, so there may be some activations in the works as race fans from around the world descend on the Magic City for the grand prix being held May 2 to 4.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Formula 1 Most races without a podium finish: 231+
Having raced in 231 grands prix to date, Nico Hülkenberg is one of the most experienced drivers in Formula One history.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His team, which made its debut in 1991, won four grands prix in its 15 years before being sold in 2005.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
The residency will coincide with Miami F1, so there may be some activations in the works as race fans from around the world descend on the Magic City for the grand prix being held May 2 to 4.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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