Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Located in the rural heart of France, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosted the French Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008, becoming synonymous with Michael Schumacher's dominance. Its flat, technical layout, characterized by slow chicanes and fast sweeps like the Estoril corner, demanded precision and a well-balanced car rather than outright power. While often criticized for its remote location and lack of atmosphere, the circuit occasionally delivered memorable races, including Schumacher's historic 2002 victory achieved in record time. Magny-Cours remains a significant venue in French motorsport, though its Formula 1 chapter concluded after 18 races.
- First Race
- 1991
- Last Race
- 2008
- Total Races
- 18(rank 24)
Most driver wins
- 1stM. Schumacher8 wins
- 2ndN. Mansell2 wins
- 3rdF. Alonso1 wins
- 4thK. Räikkönen1 wins
- 5thF. Massa1 wins
Most driver podiums
- 1stM. Schumacher11 podiums
- 2ndK. Räikkönen4 podiums
- 3rdR. Barrichello4 podiums
- 4thD. Hill4 podiums
- 5thF. Alonso3 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stR. Barrichello16 starts
- 2ndM. Schumacher15 starts
- 3rdD. Coulthard14 starts
- 4thG. Fisichella13 starts
- 5thJ. Trulli12 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st8 winsUnknown
- 2nd5 winsUnknown
- 3rd2 winsUnknown
- 4th1 winsUnknown
- 5th1 winsUnknown
Most constructor podiums
- 1st20 podiumsUnknown
- 2nd14 podiumsUnknown
- 3rd9 podiumsUnknown
- 4th5 podiumsUnknown
- 5th3 podiumsUnknown