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Circuit Paul Ricard

🇫🇷 Le Castellet · Provence · UTC

Circuit Paul Ricard is a permanent racing circuit located in Le Castellet in the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Opened in 1970 and founded by pastis producer Paul Ricard, the facility has become a world-renowned test and racing circuit. Circuit Paul Ricard is distinguished by its modern infrastructure featuring large run-off zones, numerous track configurations, and the famous 1.8-kilometer Mistral Straight followed by the high-speed Signes corner. The circuit is particularly popular for racing series and testing due to its Mediterranean climate and versatile layout options. The next event here is Michelin Le Mans Cup - Le Castellet on Saturday, 1 May 2027. Here you will find all upcoming races in Le Castellet with schedule and broadcast, plus the previous winners.

Circuit layout

Circuit layout Circuit Paul Ricard
Circuit Paul Ricard - graphic by Antonsusi (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0

Circuit facts

Location
Provence, France
Length
5.842 km
Turns
15
Opened
1970
Map
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