Track Plans

Paul Ricard

Circuit Paul Ricard was built in 1969, financed by the pastis magnate after whom it is named. Opened on 19 April 1970, its innovative facilities made it one of the safest motor racing circuits in the world, and it became a popular test track.

The track hosted the French GP every other year from 1971 to 1985 on the full layout, then every year from 1985 to 1990 on a shortened layout. In 2018 it rejoined the F1 calendar, once again using the full length circuit.