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Charade Circuit

Clermont-Ferrand, France · First GP: 1965

Charade Circuit is a 5.005 mi circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France, featuring 51 turns. It has hosted 4 Grand Prix races since 1965.

Track Specs

5.005 mi

Length

51

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

2:53.400

Chris Amon (1972)

GP History

4

Total Races

1

Race Title

French Grand Prix1965, 1969, 1970, 1972

Circuit Record Book

4

Total Races

3

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

2:53.400Chris Amon (1972)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Jackie Stewart2

1969–1972

2
Jim Clark1

1965

3
Jochen Rindt1

1970

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Lotus-Climax1

1965

2
Matra-Ford1

1969

3
Team Lotus1

1970

4
Tyrrell1

1972

Most recent winner: Jackie Stewart (1972, Tyrrell)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1972French Grand PrixJackie StewartTyrrell
1970French Grand PrixJochen RindtTeam Lotus
1969French Grand PrixJackie StewartMatra-Ford
1965French Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Climax

Circuit Analysis

At 6.3 turns per kilometre it has more corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1972.

Across 4 Grands Prix here, 3 different drivers have won. Jackie Stewart leads with 2 wins, and Lotus-Climax is the most successful team with 1. 2 of 4 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.8 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P6, by Jochen Rindt in 1970.

Where is Charade Circuit located?

Charade Circuit is located in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

When did Charade Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Charade Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1965.

How long is the Charade Circuit circuit?

The Charade Circuit circuit is 8.055 km long with 51 turns.

What is the lap record at Charade Circuit?

The Formula 1 lap record at Charade Circuit is 2:53.400, set by Chris Amon in 1972.

Who has won the most races at Charade Circuit?

Jackie Stewart leads all drivers with 2 wins at Charade Circuit.