Circuit Paul Ricard

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May 2024

Schedule

Circuit Paul Ricard – 3.603 miles

Timed Practice – 310R, 270R – Friday 24th May – Time – 11:05 – 11:35
Timed Practice – 420R – Friday 24th May – Time – 11:45 – 12:15
Timed Practice – 310R, 270R – Friday 24th May – Time – 15:10 – 15:40
Timed Practice – 420R – Friday 24th May – Time – 15:50 – 16:20

Qualifying – 310R, 270R – Saturday 25th May – Time – 09:40 – 10:00
Qualifying – 420R – Saturday 25th May – Time – 10:10 – 10:25
Race 1 – 310R, 270R – Saturday 25th May – Time – 14:15 – 14:45
Race 1 – 420R – Saturday 25th May – Time – 16:00 – 16:20

Race 2 – 420R – Sunday 26th May – Time – 08:25 – 08:45
Race 2 – 310R, 270R – Sunday 26th May – Time – 08:55 – 09:15
Race 3 – 310R, 270R – Sunday 26th May – Time – 13:40 – 14:10
Race 3 – 420R – Sunday 26th May – Time – 15:15 – 15:35

Circuit times are subject to change without notice

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels:

There are two hotels next to the circuit that look great and cater for varying budgets. They are within walking distance of each other and the circuit.

5 Star – Hotel Du Castellet

3 Star – Grand Prix Hotel & Restaurant

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CIRCUIT INFORMATION

Renovated and modernised in 2002 following Formula 1 standards, the Circuit Paul Ricard hosts test sessions or official races of various international championships, such as F1 World Championship, Formula Renault 3.5 and 2.0, Formula 2, and also European Le Mans Series (ELMS), GT World Challenge Europe, International GT Open, FIM EWC, etc.. The French FFSA GT Championship is also organise on the Paul Ricard, such as the Trucks Grand Prix, Dix Mille Tours and Sunday Ride Classic events.

Apart from competitions, development tests by teams, car constructors and manufacturers, and private driving sessions, the Circuit also regularly hosts driving courses (car and motorcycle), business events (incentive, seminars, product launches), club gatherings, non-motorised sports events (bicycle races, obstacle course races), and also press presentations, commercial video and photo shoots. Concerts and parties with DJs are also part of the events organised during competition weekends.

The Circuit offers 247 track solutions (from 828 metres to 5,858 metres) adapted to the objectives of each one in terms of vehicle development and training for competitions.

  • The 5.8 km is the longest track which hosts the majority of competitions and aerodynamic tests.
  • The 3.8 km is generally used for motorcycle courses.
  • The 1.8 km school track is used mainly for driving courses.
  • In order to reproduce driving conditions in rain, part of the track can be watered automatically thanks to a remote-controlled watering system that activates miniature valves and spreads the desired quantity of water on the track.

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