Ain-Diab | F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
Ain-Diab, a 7.602 km street circuit on the outskirts of Casablanca, Morocco, hosted the one-off 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix, the only F1 World Championship round ever held in Africa outside South Africa. The race was won by Stirling Moss but ended in tragedy after Stuart Lewis-Evans was fatally injured in a crash. F1 never returned to Africa\'s north coast.
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Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 7.602 km / 4.724 mi |
| Circuit type | Street circuit |
| Elevation change | 10 meters / 33 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 11 corners (2 low / 5 medium / 4 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P2100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 280 km/h (174 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 20.0 seconds |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1957 (69 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Africa/Casablanca (+00, UTC+00) |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
Circuit history
When racing in Europe was threatened by the Suez crisis, attention turned to venues further afield. In 1957 and with the blessing of King Mohammed V, the Royal Automobile Club of Morocco created a new circuit using the public roads of the Ain-Diab area of Casablanca, the desert road towards Azemmour and the coast road through the Sidi Abderhaman Forest.
The first race was a non championship F1 race won by Jean Behra in a Maserati, but it is the following year's race that is remembered by most people. The final round of the World Championship, it saw a title showdown between Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn. Moss won the race, but Hawthorn took the title - Britain's first.
Key corners
01 Curva del Hipódromo
A long sweeping right early in the lap, demanding commitment on the dusty surface. One of the highlights of the original 1958 layout.
02 Villa Section
A series of medium-speed corners through the residential outskirts of Casablanca. The technical heart of the layout.
03 Long Straight
The high-speed straight along the Atlantic coast leading back toward the start-finish. The defining acceleration zone of a fundamentally high-speed temporary circuit.
Winners & Podiums
F1 winners & podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1958 | 1  Stirling Moss 2:09:15.1002 Mike Hawthorn +1:24.7003  Phil Hill +1:25.500 | Vanwall Ferrari Ferrari | 53 | 1958 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
All-time driver ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Moss | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 9 | 53 |
| 2 |  Mike Hawthorn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 |  Phil Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 |  Jo Bonnier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Harry Schell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 |  Robert La Caze | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Olivier Gendebien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Gerino Gerini | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tom Bridger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Cliff Allison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Stuart Lewis-Evans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ron Flockhart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Jack Fairman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | André Guelfi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Jean Behra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Masten Gregory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Bruce McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Tony Brooks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Jack Brabham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | François Picard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Maurice Trintignant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |  Hans Herrmann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |  Graham Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Wolfgang Seidel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Roy Salvadori | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
All-time constructor ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 12.7 | 9 |
| 2 |  Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 8.7 | 10 |
| 3 | BRM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 13.8 | 5 |
| 4 | Cooper-Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.8 | 15.3 | 0 |
| 5 |  Team Lotus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 9.0 | 0 |
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Ain-Diab — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Ain-Diab?
Ain-Diab has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1958.
Who has the most F1 wins at Ain-Diab?
Stirling Moss holds the record at Ain-Diab with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Ain-Diab?
Vanwall is the most successful constructor at Ain-Diab with 1 wins.
Where is Ain-Diab located?
Ain-Diab is located in Ain-Diab.
When was Ain-Diab built?
Ain-Diab opened in 1957.
In which direction is Ain-Diab driven?
Ain-Diab is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Ain-Diab have?
Ain-Diab has 11 corners.
Is Ain-Diab a street or permanent circuit?
Ain-Diab is a street circuit.
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