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Charade Circuit

The Circuit de Charade, nestled in the Auvergne mountains of France, was a challenging and highly regarded natural road course. Its undulating layout, with numerous blind corners and elevation changes, earned it comparisons to the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Hosting the French Grand Prix 4 times between 1965 and 1972, its narrow, winding nature eventually proved too dangerous for modern Formula 1, leading to its departure from the calendar. Despite its short F1 tenure, Charade remains a legendary circuit known for its demanding character and scenic beauty.

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First Race
1965
Last Race
1972
Total Races
4(rank 51)

Most driver wins

  1. 1stJ. Stewart2 wins
  2. 2ndJ. Rindt1 wins
  3. 2ndJ. Clark1 wins

Most driver podiums

  1. 1stJ. Stewart3 podiums
  2. 2ndC. Amon2 podiums
  3. 3rdE. Fittipaldi1 podiums
  4. 3rdJ. Ickx1 podiums
  5. 3rdJ. Beltoise1 podiums
  6. 3rdJ. Surtees1 podiums
  7. 3rdJ. Brabham1 podiums
  8. 3rdJ. Rindt1 podiums
  9. 3rdJ. Clark1 podiums

Most driver starts

  1. 1stC. Amon4 starts
  2. 1stG. Hill4 starts
  3. 1stD. Hulme4 starts
  4. 1stJ. Stewart4 starts
  5. 5thJ. Ickx3 starts
  6. 5thJ. Beltoise3 starts
  7. 5thJ. Siffert3 starts
  8. 5thJ. Rindt3 starts

Most constructor wins

  1. 1st
    1 wins
  2. 1st1 wins
  3. 1st1 wins
  4. 1st1 wins

Most constructor podiums

  1. 1st2 podiums
  2. 1st2 podiums
  3. 3rd1 podiums
  4. 3rd1 podiums
  5. 3rd1 podiums
  6. 3rd1 podiums
  7. 3rd1 podiums
  8. 3rd1 podiums
  9. 3rd1 podiums
  10. 3rd1 podiums
Year
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1972Race Details
1970Race Details
1969Race Details
1965Race Details