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Magny-Cours, France
- Circuit type Race
- Circuit Length 4.411kms
- Circuit Turns 17
- Circuit Direction Clockwise
- Established 1960
Records and Statistics
| Race | Date | Winner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First race | French Grand Prix | July 7, 1991 | Nigel Mansell (GBR) | full results |
| Last race | French Grand Prix | June 22, 2008 | Felipe Massa (BRA) | full results |
| Total races | 18 | |||
Profile
Little-loved venue for one of the traditional grands prix. Uprated from a club circuit at the behest of President Mitterand, it brought income to a rural region, but little in the way of excitement to Formula One. The Adelaide hairpin at the end of the back straight is the best place to watch. The new slow corner just before the pit entrance is not...
Latest Articles
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Against the odds (September 20, 2012)
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Three teams to take part in Magny-Cours Young Driver Test (August 24, 2012)
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Magny Cours confident of French GP return in 2012 (September 10, 2010)
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Magny Cours targeting F1 return (July 2, 2010)
- France not hopeful of 2011 grand prix (March 10, 2010)