Circuit Paul Ricard, Motorsport racing track in Le Castellet, France
Circuit Paul Ricard stretches across 5,842 meters of asphalt, featuring a long Mistral Straight and specialized colored run-off areas for enhanced safety.
The racing facility opened in April 1970 through funding from drinks industrialist Paul Ricard and hosted Formula One French Grand Prix events between 1971 and 1990.
The circuit maintains strong connections to French motorsport heritage through regular national championships and international racing competitions throughout the calendar year.
The racing complex offers direct access from Marseille via the A50 motorway and connects to three major airports: Marseille Provence, Toulon Hyères, and Nice.
The track incorporates distinctive blue and red safety zones made from tungsten-asphalt mixtures instead of traditional gravel traps to control vehicle deceleration.
Location: Le Castellet
Inception: 1969
Founders: Paul Ricard
Official opening: 1970
Length: 5,842 m
Website: https://circuitpaulricard.com
GPS coordinates: 43.25056,5.79167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
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