1903 Paris-Madrid race

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Camille_Jenatzy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Panhard_et_Levassor
gptkb:Peugeot
gptkb:Renault
gptkb:De_Dion-Bouton
gptkb:Mercedes
various automobile manufacturers
gptkbp:cancellation_reason subsequent editions due to safety concerns
gptkbp:controversy safety concerns
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired automotive culture
gptkbp:date 1903
gptkbp:distance approximately 1,200 kilometers
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:rally
gptkbp:events several days
controversial finish
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Madrid
gptkbp:followed_by subsequent races
gptkbp:government_type calls for regulation
gptkbp:historical_context early 20th century automobile development
gptkbp:historical_impact paved the way for future races.
gptkbp:historical_significance first major international automobile race
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1903 Paris-Madrid race
gptkbp:impact increased interest in motorsport
gptkbp:is_a_route_for rough terrain
mechanical failures
Paris to Madrid
poor weather conditions
about 750 miles
traffic hazards
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:legacy influenced future racing events
gptkbp:location gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:notable_event several fatalities
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Louis_Renault
gptkb:Victor_Hemery
gptkb:Émile_Levassor
gptkb:Marcel_Renault
gptkb:René_de_Knyff
gptkbp:participants around 200
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance minimal at the time
gptkbp:result disqualification of some participants
gptkbp:safety_features multiple accidents
introduced in later races
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Automobile_Club_de_France
gptkbp:type gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Camille_Jenatzy