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Provence, France

Paul Ricard

"Sun, Speed & Blue Stripes"

The iconic circuit with its trademark blue-and-red run-off, bathed in the Provençal sun.

Book Now 950 km from Spa-Francorchamps
5.842 km
Track Length
1970
Opened
15
Corners
≈900 m
Longest straight (Mistral)
Clockwise
Direction
1:32.740
Lap RecordSebastian Vettel, F1, 2019
About The Circuit

Circuit Paul Ricard

Circuit Paul Ricard, set on the plateau of Le Castellet in Provence, is one of the most versatile circuits in the world. Famous for its distinctive blue-and-red run-off areas and sunny climate, the circuit offers countless configurations for every type of event. It is also a popular testing venue thanks to its consistent weather and excellent facilities. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Paul Ricard is a dream location for trackdays.

History

Built in 1970 by pastis magnate Paul Ricard, the circuit quickly became the home of the French Grand Prix. After years as a test track, F1 returned in 2018. The circuit is renowned for its safety thanks to the innovative run-off areas designed by Hermann Tilke.

1970
Circuit opened by Paul Ricard
1971
First French Grand Prix
1990
F1 moves to Magny-Cours
2002
Major modernisation
2018
F1 returns
2022
Last F1 race (for now)
Famous Corners

Corner by Corner

SignesBeaussetMistral StraightChicane du Mistral
SignesFast Right-Hander

A flat-out right-hander at the end of the Mistral Straight — for the brave only.

BeaussetDouble Apex
Mistral StraightStraight
Chicane du MistralChicane

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