Poll: French Grand Prix 2022, Circuit Paul Ricard - Race 12

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When was the track built?​

Work began on pastis magnate Paul Ricard’s track in 1969, with French racers Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Henri Pescarolo acting as consultants on the layout. Racing began at the circuit a year later.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Formula 1 hit the Circuit Paul Ricard in 1971, with Jackie Stewart winning the inaugural race in his Tyrrell 003.

What’s the circuit like?​

The Circuit Paul Ricard’s even distribution of high-, medium- and low-speed corners is a key reason why it’s one of the most used test circuits in the world (the typically good weather is another). F1 drivers love the 290km/h right-hander at Signes and the 5g joyride of the following Beausset bend, while the circuit’s 2018 return to the F1 calendar showed that the French Grand Prix track is a bit of an overtaking gem.

Why go?​

Drive just 10km south of the circuit and you’ll find yourself on the French Riviera, one of the most revered coastlines in the world thanks to its beautiful beaches, pretty harbourside towns, great food and, if you fancy it, incredible local wines. Apart from the racing action, that’s why you go!

Where is the best place to watch?​

The Chicane series of grandstands put you at the best overtaking point on the track (as Sebastian Vettel proved during his 2018 fightback from 17th to fifth), while if you want to be closer to the fun and friendly Paul Ricard paddock, bag seats in the Virage du Pont stands to watch cars making their way through the final corner before blasting away down the main straight.

Weekend Schedule

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TV Schedules

Sky F1

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Channel 4

French Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights - Saturday 23rd July - 18:30-20:00 Channel 4


French Grand Prix Race Highlights - Sunday 24th July - 18:30-21:00Channel 4



Track Information

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Weather Forecast (as of Monday 18th July 2022)

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Those temps are pretty normal for a European summer. I can't think of a summer I've been on the continent where it hasn't been in the 30s. Often thunderstorms follow especially in the evening. Shame we won't get a mix of heat and rain.

They should just thank themselves they aren't racing on some of the Spanish tracks.
 
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englishpremier said:
Those temps are pretty normal for a European summer. I can't think of a summer I've been on the continent where it hasn't been in the 30s.
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30+ degree temperatures do, of course, occur in the normal course of summer, but they're still unusual in the places where the races are. The average high for July at Paul Ricard is 25, for example. It's not so extreme that I'd think they'd change the race time or anything but it's still an unusually high temperature for F1 cars to be racing in.
 
UTmaniac said:
Track temp will surely be well north of 50C?

Isn't this year's Merc usually slow to heat their tyres? Could work in their favour if the top two teams get excessive wear.
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Who knows. If the sun is properly out, yeah. Overcast, low to mid 40's maybe.

The Merc is slow to warm it's tyres and seems to be very good with tyre life as well. Could well help if the track is toastywarm.
 
MooMoo444 said:
Somehow Merc to pull a win here? They usually go well in the heat lately. Plus was there not some regs update that was potentially supposed to hurt Ferrari and Red Bull here?
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We could all guess but we'll know on Sunday afternoon - Red Bull seem to have been fairly relaxed about the changes so I don't think they're too worried.
Personally I still think Mercedes will end up 3rd team on Sunday (barring any Ferrari/Red Bull ****-ups/unreliability)
 
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