Circuit Paul Ricard
The Circuit Paul Ricard, nestled in Le Castellet, France, is renowned for its distinctive blue and red run-off areas, known as the "Blue Zone" and "Red Zone," designed for optimal safety and driver training. Historically a premier test track, it has hosted 18 Formula 1 World Championship Grands Prix, spanning from 1971 to 2022. Its flat, sprawling layout and multiple configuration options make it a versatile circuit, often praised for its technical challenges despite lacking significant elevation changes. The Mistral Straight, a long, fast section, has historically provided prime overtaking opportunities.
- First Race
- 1971
- Last Race
- 2022
- Total Races
- 18(rank 25)
Most driver wins
- 1stA. Prost4 wins
- 2ndL. Hamilton2 wins
- 3rdN. Mansell2 wins
- 4thM. Verstappen2 wins
- 5thN. Piquet1 wins
Most driver podiums
- 1stA. Prost8 podiums
- 2ndL. Hamilton4 podiums
- 3rdN. Piquet4 podiums
- 4thN. Mansell3 podiums
- 5thJ. Hunt3 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stR. Patrese10 starts
- 2ndA. Prost9 starts
- 3rdN. Piquet9 starts
- 4thA. de Cesaris8 starts
- 5thR. Arnoux8 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st3 winsUnknown
- 2nd3 winsUnknown
- 3rd2 winsUnknown
- 4th2 winsUnknown
- 5th2 winsUnknown
Most constructor podiums
- 1st10 podiumsUnknown
- 2nd7 podiumsUnknown
- 3rd7 podiumsUnknown
- 4th6 podiumsUnknown
- 5th4 podiumsUnknown