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About the Formula 1 race Magny-Course, France

Circuit/Race info - Formula 1 - Magny-Course, France

Magny-Cours circuit description
The circuit of Magny Cours has a track length of 4.411 meters. The race has 70 laps which make a racing distance of 308,6 kilometers. The circuit has a lot of difficult corners, ranging from slow through medium to quick. It has two high-speed chicanes that are very challenging. It is the only F1 circuit in the world with chicanes like this where you can drive over 200 kph. The last chicane is quite difficult, it is very slow, and the kerbs are high which means you must find exactly the right line or you can possibly damage the car.

Region
The F1 French Grand Prix is held in one of the most beautiful regions from France, a place full of culture and nature. There you can find the most exciting castles and very good wineries. It is a very relaxed atmosphere for the F1 Grand Prix at Magny Cours. The gastronomies is excellent and you can taste things like chicken with chocolate a popular recipe on this area of France. Nevers in Bourgogne is a region to explore. The Weekend of Formula 1 will be really exciting.

History info - Formula 1 - Magny-Course, France

Last season info Magny-Cours France
Renault came into their home race leading both championships, but only too aware of the mounting pressure from McLaren. Admittedly, life was made easier for Alonso by McLaren’s misfortune. While the Spaniard took pole, an engine penalty demoted Raikkonen to 13th on the grid. He clawed his way through the pack, though, eventually clinching a well-deserved second place after team mate Montoya retired with mechanical failure. Michael Schumacher, meanwhile, was never really on the pace of the two leading teams, but may have stayed closer had he not got trapped behind a slow-moving Trulli in the early stages. In what was a relatively low-key race, Button secured his and BAR’s first points of 2005 with fifth place ahead of Trulli. The luckless Fisichella fell to sixth after stalling in the pits at his final stop, but still finished well clear of the second Toyota of Ralf Schumacher in seventh. Jacques Villeneuve took a valuable single point for Sauber and may have done even better had it not been for an off-track moment during his final stint.

Winner + pole + fastest lap Magny-Cours France History
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the race, starting from pole position, before Felipe Massa (Ferrari) and Fernando (Alonso Renault). Fastest lap came on name of Michael Schumacher 1:17.111.

Historic info Magny-Cours France
Grand Prix racing originated in 1906 with the first race held 26-27 June 1906 on the Sarthe circuit near Le Mans : The Grand Prix de l'ACF (Automobile Club de France) is considered to be the first International Grand Prix, having replaced the famous Coupe Gordon-Bennett. The historic French Grand Prix is a blend of fabulous wins, infamous accidents and sadly, some tragedies. Winners of these Grand Prix include the line-up of famous drivers, such as Luigi Faglioli in the 1950s, Jackie Stewart and Jackie Ickx in the 1960s, Jack Brabham winning the Grand Prix de France in Le Mans in 1967 and the fatal accident of driver Jo Schlesser in Rouen in 1968. In the 1981 Grand Prix de France a young Alain Prost won his first ever Formula One Grand Prix.

Listings of past winners / teams (last 10 years)
2006 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2005 Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2004 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2003 Ralf Schumacher (Williams-BMW)
2002 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2001 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2000 David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes)
1999 Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Jordan-Mugen-Honda)
1998 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
1997 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
1996 Damon Hill (Williams-Renault)

Travel info - Formula 1 - Magny-Course, France

How to get there: Magny-Cours France
From Paris is under two and a half hours. There are 250 Km of motorways linking Paris and Nevers.The circuit is easily reached from Paris through the A6 motorway to Lyon. The A77 will take you to Magny Cours.

How to get to the track (and back)
Getting to Magny Course it is easy, the rute that links Paris with Nevers take you right to the entrance of the circuit.

Parking options
For the SOUTH car park you have to follow the RN 7 to Moiry. For the EAST car park, head towards Decize on the D 978 A, D203 St. Parize-le-Chatel.There are new parking arrangements that will make easier for you to get to the event.

Where to stay
Accommodation in the Bourgogne is both plentiful and of top quality. There are hotels full of character, holiday cottages in the heart of the country, houses typical of the region which offer bed and breakfast and campsites all over the region, close to the main arterial roads, major towns and villages.

Tickets info - Formula 1 - Magny-Course, France

General information
The Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours is a modern track with very good facilities. Parking is all around so you never have to walk incredible distances. All the stands offer bucket seats and a good clear view of the track. The General Admission areas are terrace like areas with a good view as well.

Viewing quality
Grandstands and general enclosures offer a full show. In Grandstand C you will find and ideal view of the starting grid, pit lane action and the podium. At the L stand a great view of the Adelaide hairpin with all its overtaking actions, and of the Château d'Eau turn. Grandstand A is located at the remodelled pit lane entry. The stands G through to K over a decent view of the cars taking the chicane from different angles. Gradins Est is an ideal spot for viewing braking action and powerful overtaking manouvres, and Enceint golf offers a 60% of view of the track and a very friendly atmosphere.

Prices
The prices for the F1 tickets for the French Grand Prix are lower than average. With the top L and C stands at under 350 Euro for the Weekend and A at 250 Euro you have the best seats at very good prices. The general admission areas rate from 80 to 150 Euro.

Best Deal
The best deal on F1 tickets for the Grand Prix de France is the Gradins Est section. Located in the Adelaide hairpin where the race usually gets decided and at only 150 Euros this is the top spot. There are no numbered seats here so you have to get in at a reasonable time in the morning to secure the best spots. If you decide to go for a grandstand our second choice would be the K stand. It offers a good value for money offer with a (long distance) view of the Adelaide hairpin, the Château d'Eau and Imola turns.