THE HISTORIC MICHELIN GRAND PRIX FLIGHT 2/6 – GRAND PRIX MICHELIN OF AVIATION SERIES

Posted on 1 December 2021

A look back at the Michelin Grand Prix of Aviation 2/6

 The Historic Michelin Grand Prix Flight, nothing is impossible
Let’s look back at the Michelin Grand Prix of Aviation, created by the Michelin Brothers 110 years ago. You will learn about the entire story in this series!

 What is the Michelin Grand Prix of aviation? 
The Michelin Aviation Award is a prize of 100,000 francs awarded to the first aviator to fly from Paris to the top of the Puy de Dôme, circling Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral in less than 6 hours in an aircraft with two occupants.

 110 years anniversary  
Though the Grand Prix was created in 1908, the first race was not until 1911, when Eugène Renaux and his passenger Albert Senouque won the prize by making the flight in 5h10.

 This week’s episode
In this week’s episode, you will learn about the story of the Grand Prix, from the prize to the public welcome.