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 24)
Most driver wins
- 1stA. Prost4 wins
- 2ndL. Hamilton2 wins
- 2ndN. Mansell2 wins
- 2ndM. Verstappen2 wins
- 5thN. Piquet1 wins
- 5thR. Arnoux1 wins
- 5thA. Jones1 wins
- 5thN. Lauda1 wins
- 5thM. Andretti1 wins
- 5thJ. Hunt1 wins
- 5thR. Peterson1 wins
- 5thJ. Stewart1 wins
Most driver podiums
- 1stA. Prost8 podiums
- 2ndL. Hamilton4 podiums
- 2ndN. Piquet4 podiums
- 4thN. Mansell3 podiums
- 4thJ. Hunt3 podiums
- 4thM. Verstappen3 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stR. Patrese10 starts
- 2ndA. Prost9 starts
- 2ndN. Piquet9 starts
- 4thJ. Laffite8 starts
- 5thM. Alboreto7 starts
- 5thA. de Cesaris7 starts
- 5thD. Warwick7 starts
- 5thE. Cheever7 starts
- 5thR. Arnoux7 starts
- 5thN. Lauda7 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st3 wins
- 1st3 wins
- 3rd2 wins
- 3rd2 wins
- 3rd2 wins
- 3rd2 wins
- 3rd2 wins