The Grand Prix de France Moto race is a part of the World Grand Prix Motorcycle racing season.
The Grand Prix has occured on various circuits during its history. The Charade circuit (Puy-de-Dome) between 1959 and 1967, Le Mans many times since 1969, alternating with the circuit Paul Ricard Castelet used for the first time in 1973, and the Circuit of Nevers Magny-Cours once in 1992.
The race is run since 2000 at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit.
The Bugatti circuit is a permanent circuit for motorsports located south of the city of Le Mans.
The circuit is used among other for the Grand Prix de France Motorcycle, the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycle, and for historic racing such as LM Story (Le Mans Classic taking place on the course of 13.629 kilometers). It also opens the Superbike Championship Season.
The Bugatti has a common section with the "big" track of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This section covers the curve connecting the turn of the Chapel through the straight line grandstands and the Dunlop chicane. The change occurs mainly at the straight line of Hunaudières accessible only at the 24 Hours of Le Mans car. |
