Circuit des Nations

Circuit des Nations
Track layout (circa 1946)
LocationGeneva, Switzerland
Opened1936 (1936)
Closed30 July 1950 (30 July 1950)
Major eventsGeneva Grand Prix (1948–1950)
Grand Prix des Nations (1946–1950)
Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix (1938–1950)
Length2.800 km (1.740 miles)

The Circuit des Nations ("Circuit of the Nations") was a street circuit between Lake Geneva and the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. It hosted the Grand Prix de Nations, similar to a Formula One race; the Grand Prix de Genève, similar to a Formula Two race; and various championship events. The first Grand Prix de Genève was held in Meyrin in 1931 and won by Marcel Lehoux, racing for Bugatti.