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Burgundy, France

Dijon-Prenois

"The Forgotten Gem of French Motorsport"

A beautiful, flowing circuit in the hills of Burgundy. Small but intense, with spectacular elevation changes.

Book Now 550 km from Spa-Francorchamps
3.801 km
Track Length
1972
Opened
12
Corners
~1.100 m
Longest straight (Fouine)
Clockwise
Direction
1:05.257
Lap RecordAlain Prost, F1, 1984
About The Circuit

Circuit de Dijon-Prenois

Circuit de Dijon-Prenois is a hidden gem in the heart of Burgundy. This compact yet intense circuit winds through the hills north of Dijon and delivers an incredibly flowing driving experience. With 12 corners over 3.8 kilometres, every metre of the circuit is action. The famous Pouas hairpin and the fast uphill section make this a circuit you simply have to drive. It is also the setting of one of the most famous F1 battles ever — Arnoux vs Villeneuve in 1979.

History

Opened in 1972, Dijon-Prenois hosted the French Grand Prix five times between 1974 and 1984. The circuit is perhaps best known for the epic battle between René Arnoux and Gilles Villeneuve on the final lap of the 1979 GP — regarded as one of the greatest races of all time.

1972
Circuit opened
1974
First French Grand Prix at Dijon
1979
Legendary battle Arnoux vs Villeneuve
1984
Last F1 race
Famous Corners

Corner by Corner

PouasParaboliqueS de SablièresGauche de la Bretelle
PouasHairpin

The famous hairpin at the bottom of the hill. Heavy braking and precise turn-in.

ParaboliqueFast Corner
S de SablièresS-Bend

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