Circuit Paul Ricard
The Circuit Paul Ricard, built in 1969 near Marseille, France, has hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix intermittently from 1971 to 2022. Known for its 1.8 km Mistral straight and flat layout, the track offers 247 configurations. It features distinctive black and blue run-off areas for safety. In 2019, the pitlane entry was moved for better safety.
Location
Le Castellet, FR
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Length
5.842 KM
Turns
15
Direction
Clockwise
Opened
Apr 19, 1970
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