French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard - Le Castellet
The ultimate guide to the French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet.
Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix de France 2022 (22nd-24th July)
Circuit Paul Ricard plays host to Round 12 of the 2022 Formula One World Championship. This will be the fourth race here since its return to the F1 calendar in 2018 (with a 2020 absence due to the pandemic). With no deal as of yet for 2023, this could be the last time F1 fans visit France for a while.
Read on for everything you need to know, including how to get to Circuit Paul Ricard, tickets, where to stay, and much more.
Getting There
Wondering how to get to the French Grand Prix? Here's everything you need to know about travelling to Le Castellet in France and getting to/from Circuit Paul Ricard.
Where to Stay
Planning your trip to Circuit Paul Ricard? Here's what you need to know about places to stay and accommodation options in Le Castellet for the French Grand Prix.
The Programme
Whether you need tickets or just want to know what's happening on the weekend, here's the race programme and details of all tickets and experiences (including hospitality).
Everything You Need to Know About The French Grand Prix 2022
The Schedule 2022
All times in the track’s local time – Central European Summer Time (CEST) – UTC/GMT +2 hours
Practice 1
14:00 – 15:00
Practice 2
17:00 – 18:00
Practice 3
13:00 – 14:00
Qualifying
16:00 – 17:00
Race
15:00 – 17:00
Circuit Paul Ricard Details
First Grand Prix: 1971
Number of laps: 53
Lap record: 1:32.740 Sebastian Vettel (2019)
Circuit length: 5.842km
Total race distance: 309.69km
Corners: 15
DRS zones: 2
2021 winner: Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing Honda