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French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard - Le Castellet

The ultimate guide to the French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. 

French Grand Prix

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

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

Image source: Wikimedia Commons

Latest News and Guides for The French Grand Prix 2022

Red Bull hoping to upgrade car for French Grand Prix
After losing out in the last two races, Red Bull are hoping to bring updates to the RB18 in time for the French Grand Prix which kicks off on the 22nd July according to Auto Moto und Sport. With losses at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring in Austria, the team knows they'll need to…

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