Paul Ricard
The International GT Open officially heads into the second half of the 2026 season this weekend at the iconic Circuit Paul Ricard near Le Castellet, which has hosted a variety of sports car racing action in recent years. A grid of 30 GT3 cars will compete around the 5.842 km configuration for another sprint race meeting. Paul Ricard is quite different from the tight Hungaroring and features open run-off areas that can cause significant tyre abrasion, with the high-speed Coube de Signes corner creating risks for drivers. The 2026 event represents an important weekend with increasingly close championship battles across all three classes.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 路 | Paul Ricard | Race 1 | 18 Jul 2026 | |
| 路 | Paul Ricard | Race 2 | 19 Jul 2026 |
No session times have been published for this weekend yet. They will appear here once the organiser releases them.
Where to watch
The exact start time has not been confirmed yet. It will appear here once the organiser publishes it.
- GT Open YouTube free to air 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany Kostenloser Livestream der Serie
Race result
The race result will appear here once the race has finished.
About this race
Paul Ricard is a round of the International GT Open 2026 season, held on Saturday, 18 July 2026. It was held at Circuit Paul Ricard.
The circuit is located in Le Castellet, France and measures 5.842 kilometres, has 15 corners and opened in 1970.
Circuit Paul Ricard is a permanent racing circuit located in Le Castellet in the French region of Provence-Alpes-C么te 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 race was shown free to air on GT Open YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Paul Ricard start?
Paul Ricard is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026. Exact session times have not been published yet.
Where does Paul Ricard take place?
The venue is Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet.
Where can I watch Paul Ricard?
In Germany GT Open YouTube carry the broadcast. It is free to air on GT Open YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- TCR Paul Ricard 5 Jul 2026
- TCR EU Paul Ricard 7 Jun 2026
- 24H European Series - Michelin 12H Paul Ricard 7 Jun 2026
- EWC Bol D'Or 17 Sep 2026
- ELMS 4 Hours of Le Castellet 3 May 2026
- LM Cup Le Castellet 2 May 2026