grand prix
noun
variants
often Grand Prix
plural grand prix also grands prix
ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) 
ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)
often attributive
1
: the highest level of international equestrian competition
also
: a contest at this level
2
: one of a series of international formula car races
also
: a high-level competition in another sport (such as sailing) that is often part of a series
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The grand prix weekend will take place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15.
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José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Haas offered no details on Doohan’s program for 2026 in the announcement, but as a reserve driver, he is set to attend grands prix as a back-up should either of its full-time racers, Esteban Ocon or Ollie Bearman, be sidelined.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The grand prix marks the first of 24 races this year and 2026 will look a lot different for fans and teams alike.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most recently, the sport saw Hamilton and Max Verstappen compete in the controversial 2021 season with Verstappen taking the title from the seven-time world champion in the final grand prix of the campaign.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Haas offered no details on Doohan’s program for 2026 in the announcement, but as a reserve driver, he is set to attend grands prix as a back-up should either of its full-time racers, Esteban Ocon or Ollie Bearman, be sidelined.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The grand prix marks the first of 24 races this year and 2026 will look a lot different for fans and teams alike.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most recently, the sport saw Hamilton and Max Verstappen compete in the controversial 2021 season with Verstappen taking the title from the seven-time world champion in the final grand prix of the campaign.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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