Skip to main content
FR flag

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

Magny Cours, France · First GP: 1991

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a 2.741 mi circuit in Magny Cours, France, featuring 17 turns. It has hosted 18 Grand Prix races since 1991.

Track Specs

2.741 mi

Length

17

Turns

Lap Record

1:15.377

Michael Schumacher (2004)

GP History

18

Total Races

1

Race Title

French Grand Prix1991–2008

Circuit Record Book

18

Total Races

10

Different Winners

8

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:15.377Michael Schumacher (2004)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Michael Schumacher8

1994–2006

2
Nigel Mansell2

1991–1992

3
Alain Prost1

1993

4
Damon Hill1

1996

5
Heinz-Harald Frentzen1

1999

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari8

1997–2008

2
Williams5

1991–2003

3
Benetton2

1994–1995

4
Jordan1

1999

5
McLaren1

2000

Longest Win Streak

Nigel Mansell

2 consecutive wins (1991–1992)

Michael Schumacher: 2 wins (1994–1995)

Michael Schumacher: 2 wins (1997–1998)

Michael Schumacher: 2 wins (2001–2002)

Most recent winner: Felipe Massa (2008, Ferrari)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2008French Grand PrixFelipe MassaFerrari
2007French Grand PrixKimi RäikkönenFerrari
2006French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2005French Grand PrixFernando AlonsoRenault
2004French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2003French Grand PrixRalf SchumacherWilliams
2002French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2001French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2000French Grand PrixDavid CoulthardMcLaren
1999French Grand PrixHeinz-Harald FrentzenJordan
1998French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
1997French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
1996French Grand PrixDamon HillWilliams
1995French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherBenetton
1994French Grand PrixMichael SchumacherBenetton
1993French Grand PrixAlain ProstWilliams
1992French Grand PrixNigel MansellWilliams
1991French Grand PrixNigel MansellWilliams

Circuit Analysis

At 3.9 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 2008.

Across 18 Grands Prix here, 10 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 8 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 8. 5 of 18 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.1 on the grid on average.

Where is Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours located?

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is located in Magny Cours, France.

When did Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1991.

How long is the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours circuit?

The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours circuit is 4.411 km long with 17 turns.

What is the lap record at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours?

The Formula 1 lap record at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is 1:15.377, set by Michael Schumacher in 2004.

Who has won the most races at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours?

Michael Schumacher leads all drivers with 8 wins at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.