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Endurance Racing

2026 24H Series Michelin 12H Paul Ricard, France

Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France5–7 Jun 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 4 to 6 June.

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Why You Should Go

France's round of the FIA-sanctioned 24H Series on Circuit Paul Ricard's 5.8 km layout.

Format

3-day endurance race

Crowd

Enthusiasts & petrolheads

About This Event

A 12-hour endurance race on the 5.842km Circuit Paul Ricard, first held in 2015 and run in split format since returning to the calendar in 2021. GT3, GT4, sports cars, touring cars and 24H-Specials share the track across two six-hour sessions, with the 1.8km Mistral Straight and high-speed Signes corner defining the layout.

1What to Expect

Two six-hour sessions split by mid-race intervention rather than continuous running
GT3, GT4, sports cars, touring cars and 24H-Specials compete simultaneously
1.8-kilometer Mistral Straight runs into high-speed Signes right-hander
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Flat plateau layout with 21 corners over 5.842 kilometers
Distinctive blue-and-red run-off zones use high-friction asphalt-tungsten compound

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Signes corner rewards spectators with flat-out commitment at sustained speed following the Mistral Straight
  • June temperatures climb from 22°C to 26°C across the weekend—trackside shade scarce on plateau circuit

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Circuit Paul Ricard

  • 5.84 km
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3Logistics

  • On-site parking paid at €20 per day for unsealed lot
  • Free park-and-ride shuttles run from six motorway exits but require advance reservation
  • Nearest train station sits 20 kilometers away at Bandol
  • June brings moderate precipitation though overcast conditions decrease throughout the month

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy multi-class racing: GT3-spec cars, GT4-spec cars, touring cars and 24H-Specials compete simultaneously over 12 hours, round 3 of 5-race European championship campaign.
  • Best fit if you value historic venues: Paul Ricard circuit opened 1969 on plateau near Marseille, 5.8km layout features 1.8km Mistral Straight followed by high-speed Signes corner, distinctive blue and red run-off zones.
  • Best fit if you like accessible entry costs: €10-15 grandstand and paddock access, free Grand Prix Burger grandstand entry 10am-6pm, affordable entry point for multi-class endurance racing on French Riviera.
  • Not ideal if you prefer continuous endurance racing: split contest format runs Race part 1 (11:45-17:45) and Race part 2 (11:30-17:30) with mid-race intervention rather than traditional non-stop endurance.

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