Circuit Paul Ricard
Le Castellet, France · First GP: 1971
Circuit Paul Ricard is a 3.630 mi circuit in Le Castellet, France, featuring 15 turns. It has hosted 18 Grand Prix races since 1971.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.630 mi
Length
15
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
Lap Record
1:32.740
Sebastian Vettel (2019)
GP History
18
Total Races
1
Race Title
Circuit Record Book
18
Total Races
12
Different Winners
4
Most Wins
N/A
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1983–1990
1986–1987
2018–2019
2021–2022
1971
Most Wins: Constructors
1976–1989
1980–1987
1973–1978
1975–1990
1982–1983
Longest Win Streak
Alain Prost
3 consecutive wins (1988–1990)
Nigel Mansell: 2 wins (1986–1987)
Lewis Hamilton: 2 wins (2018–2019)
Max Verstappen: 2 wins (2021–2022)
Most recent winner: Max Verstappen (2022, Red Bull)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
At 2.6 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 2022.
Across 18 Grands Prix here, 12 different drivers have won. Alain Prost leads with 4 wins, and McLaren is the most successful team with 3. 11 of 18 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P1.9 on the grid on average. Since 2016, 9% of starters here have failed to finish (4 races).
Where is Circuit Paul Ricard located?
Circuit Paul Ricard is located in Le Castellet, France.
When did Circuit Paul Ricard first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Circuit Paul Ricard hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1971.
How long is the Circuit Paul Ricard circuit?
The Circuit Paul Ricard circuit is 5.842 km long with 15 turns.
What is the lap record at Circuit Paul Ricard?
The Formula 1 lap record at Circuit Paul Ricard is 1:32.740, set by Sebastian Vettel in 2019.
Who has won the most races at Circuit Paul Ricard?
Alain Prost leads all drivers with 4 wins at Circuit Paul Ricard.