Historic

In 1906 the Grand Prix Automobile de France was organised by the Automobile Club de France.

It is the Reims-Gueux circuit that mainly hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France in the 1950s.

In the 1960s, the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France took place on 4 different circuits.

The Paul Ricard layout, in alternation with the Charade and Dijon-Prenois circuits, soon carved out a special place for itself in the world of Formula 1.

By now the Paul Ricard circuit had become the principal venue for the French Grand Prix, and it was also the theatre of the growing momentum of French drivers including Alain Prost.

While the French Grand Prix was moved to Magny-Cours, the 90s marked the end of an era for the Paul Ricard circuit.

After ten years of absence and under the impetus of Christian Estrosi, France is back on the international motor sport scene.