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  "id": 447726,
  "title": "100 years of speed: Britain’s First Grand Prix roars back to life at Brooklands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/100-years-of-speed-britains-first-grand-prix-roars-back-to-life-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T07:42:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/100-years-of-speed-britains-first-grand-prix-roars-back-to-life-at-brooklands-1.500635966"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 7 August 1926, Britain marked a significant milestone in its motorsport history with the first Grand Prix race held at Brooklands Museum in Surrey. Thousands of motorsport fans and classic-car enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the centenary of the event. The inaugural race saw nine Grand Prix cars compete before a massive audience. French drivers Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal claimed victory in a Delage 15-S-8, while renowned British racing figure Malcolm Campbell secured second place in a Bugatti. The centenary celebration rekindles the history of British motor racing at its birthplace, featuring historic racing machines taking center stage. Brooklands, established in 1907, was the world's first purpose-built motor-racing circuit. The British Grand Prix subsequently became a part of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. For vintage-car aficionados like Julian Eckersley, the enduring allure of these timeless machines lies in their distinctive sound, feel, and character.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Thousands of motorsport fans and classic-car enthusiasts gathered at Brooklands Museum in Surrey to celebrate a century since Britain’s first Grand Prix. The landmark race was held at Brooklands on 7 August 1926, when nine Grand Prix cars competed before a huge crowd. French drivers Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal shared victory in a Delage 15-S-8, while British racing legend Malcolm…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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