Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
After many attempts going back even before the wards, the roads around the extinct volcano on top of Clermont-Ferrand finally became a circuit in 1958, with a semipermanent racetrack of 8km.
After hosting mainly motorbikes events it finally managed to have four French GPs in the late 60s and early 70s, but it was quickly replaced by more modern and safer racetracks.
In 1989 it has been shortened and refurbished by connecting the first and last corners with a link road, making it safer and permanent.
Formula 1 will be back here from 2023.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1965, won by Jim Clark’s Lotus-Climax, after he took pole position, led every lap and set the fastest lap.
It is one of the eight French circuits that will rotate for spots in the European and World Title series.
What’s the circuit like?
A driver circuit, very challenging, with only two straights, and not too long, where overtaking is for the bravest ones.
Even modern F1 cars will need medium/high downforce set-ups on a racetrack that, despite its modifications has kept an old-fashion feel that perfectly matches the new Formula One mission.
Where is it located?
At Charade, West of Clermont-Ferrand in central France. Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport is around 30km away. (+ 45°44’43”, + 3°02’11”)
All Along The Racetrack 