Magny-Cours Formula One Race Track in France

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours - Pride of France

Situated in France is the world renowned F1 French Grand Prix venue of Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Frequently referred to as simply Magny-Cours the circuit has been hosting the Grand Prix since 1991. Located close to the towns of Nevers and Magny-Cours, the Magny-Cours F1 track attracts large crowds during the racing season. In fact, the region is a popular tourist destination in France.

Formula One's Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours was originally built by Jean Bernigaud in 1960 on a section of land beside his farm. Bernigaud, along with Gerard Crombac and Jean Lucas, established a racing school at Magny-Cours race track. Famous F1 drivers such as Jacques Laffite, Patrick Depailler and Francois Cevert used to train here. A 1.21 mile track, it quickly became known in the racing circles. As racing in France began to expand Bernigaud saw the need to create an extension of two interconnected circuits totalling 2.39 miles. Sadly Bernigaud passed away in November of 1971. Magny-Cours circuit was thereafter managed by ASA Nivernais. During the 1970s the circuit of Magny-Cours featured in the European F3. Unfortunately by the 1980's the track was in a bad condition.

The F1 circuit of Magny-Cours was purchaced by the Regional Conseil de la Nievre. A project was set in place to revamp the circuit. Large amounts of money were invested in the track by interested parties. The project included the construction of an industrial park, motor museum and 18 hole golf course. The Ligier team came to be based at the Magny-Cours circuit. Presently Snobeck Racing Services and Apomatox Formula 3000 team are found at the circuit.

The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is now a top-class smooth circuit with excellent spectator facilities. In 1991 the French Grand Prix began being hosted at Magny-Cours Formula One track. The circuit is quite challenging as there are few opportunities for overtaking. Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours was witness to one of the greatest achievements in F1 – in 2006 Michael Schumacher was the first F1 driver to win a single Grand Prix 8 times. Races at Magny-Cours F1 track are always set to impress the crowds as are the fine facilities.