Grand Prix racing

Grand Prix Racing is the highest level of circuit racing for open-wheel racing cars. The term is of French origin, and came into use to distinguish between what we now know as Grands Prix, and sportscar races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 1000km of Paris. Confusingly, there are some non-Grand Prix races that carry the name "Grand Prix" (meaning "large prize"), and Grand Prix races that do not carry the name "Grand Prix", such as the Circuit des Ardennes, International Trophy and Race of Champions.