Paris–Madrid race
| Date | May 24–27, 1903 |
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| Time | 3:30 AM (scheduled) 3:45 AM (actual) (CEST) |
| Location | Versailles, France |
| Motive | Promotion of the automotive industry |
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| Participants | 220 – 275 starters (of 316 entries) |
| Deaths | 6 – 8 (5 drivers, 3 spectators) |
| Non-fatal injuries | ≥12 |
The Paris–Madrid race was a city-to-city motor race that began on 24 May 1903. The event was organized by the Automobile Club de France (ACF) and the Royal Automobile Club of Spain, Spanish: Real Automóvil Club de España (RACE).
The race became well-known for the number of deaths and injuries among both drivers and spectators, and was cancelled at the end of the first leg in Bordeaux. It was the last city-to-city race of its kind to be held on open, public roads. Fernand Gabriel, driving a Mors Dauphines, was declared the winner.