Event

2005 United States Grand Prix

19 Jun 2005 · 39.80° N, 86.23° W

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When
19 Jun 2005
Kind
Event
Coordinates
39.80° N, 86.23° W

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Summary

In Formula One the United States Grand Prix sparked controversy, when only three teams on Bridgestone tyres competed because of Michelin not being able to supply safe tyres to the remaining seven teams running on the French company's rubber.

2005 United States Grand Prix

Formula One motor race

The 2005 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on June 19, 2005, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and was the ninth race of the 2005 Formula One World Championship. The event is one of the most infamous races in motorsport history. Out of the 20 cars that entered the race, only the six cars from the teams using Bridgestone tyres competed.

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