Focus on the Circuit Paul Ricard

After hosting the French Grand Prix 14 times and several other high profile events, the circuit was sold in 1999 and relaunched as an advanced test facility, with all the gravel traps removed and replaced by the distinctive stripes in the run off areas.  Another feature of the Circuit Paul Ricard is the 1.8km Mistral Straight, one of the longest straights on any race track in the world, followed by the high speed right hand corner at Signes.

In 2009 spectators returned to the Circuit Paul Ricard with the first public event held at the track since the 1999 Bol d'Or.   

Here are some facts and figures ahead of the French round of the 2016 European Le Mans Series.

After hosting the French Grand Prix 14 times and several other high profile events, the circuit was sold in 1999 and relaunched as an advanced test facility, with all the gravel traps removed and replaced by the distinctive stripes in the run off areas.  Another feature of the Circuit Paul Ricard is the 1.8km Mistral Straight, one of the longest straights on any race track in the world, followed by the high speed right hand corner at Signes.

In 2009 spectators returned to the Circuit Paul Ricard with the first public event held at the track since the 1999 Bol d'Or.   

Here are some facts and figures ahead of the French round of the 2016 European Le Mans Series.