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Rouen-Les-Essarts

Rouen, France · First GP: 1952

Rouen-Les-Essarts is a 4.065 mi circuit in Rouen, France, featuring 10 turns. It has hosted 5 Grand Prix races since 1952.

Track Specs

4.065 mi

Length

10

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

2:11.400

Jochen Rindt (1968)

GP History

5

Total Races

1

Race Title

French Grand Prix1952, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968

Circuit Record Book

5

Total Races

4

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

2:11.400Jochen Rindt (1968)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Dan Gurney2

1962–1964

2
Alberto Ascari1

1952

3
Juan Fangio1

1957

4
Jacky Ickx1

1968

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari2

1952–1968

2
Maserati1

1957

3
Porsche1

1962

4
Brabham-Climax1

1964

Longest Win Streak

Dan Gurney

2 consecutive wins (1962–1964)

Most recent winner: Jacky Ickx (1968, Ferrari)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1968French Grand PrixJacky IckxFerrari
1964French Grand PrixDan GurneyBrabham-Climax
1962French Grand PrixDan GurneyPorsche
1957French Grand PrixJuan FangioMaserati
1952French Grand PrixAlberto AscariFerrari

Circuit Analysis

At 1.5 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1968.

Across 5 Grands Prix here, 4 different drivers have won. Dan Gurney leads with 2 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 2. 2 of 5 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.6 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P6, by Dan Gurney in 1962.

Where is Rouen-Les-Essarts located?

Rouen-Les-Essarts is located in Rouen, France.

When did Rouen-Les-Essarts first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Rouen-Les-Essarts hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1952.

How long is the Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit?

The Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit is 6.542 km long with 10 turns.

What is the lap record at Rouen-Les-Essarts?

The Formula 1 lap record at Rouen-Les-Essarts is 2:11.400, set by Jochen Rindt in 1968.

Who has won the most races at Rouen-Les-Essarts?

Dan Gurney leads all drivers with 2 wins at Rouen-Les-Essarts.