Bugatti Circuit
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The Bugatti Circuit is a race track located in Le Mans, France, named after Ettore Bugatti. The circuit uses a part of the circuit used for the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race and a separate, purpose-built section. The sections of track on the Bugatti Circuit that are on the Circuit de la Sarthe, the circuit used for the 24 Hours, include the Ford Chicane at the end of the lap, the pit complex, and the straight where the Dunlop Tires bridge is at. At this point, you will come to a T in the road and if you go left, you continue onto the Circuit de la Sarthe, toward Terte-Rouge and Mulsanne, but if you turn right, you will continue the Bugatti Circuit.
The track is home base for famous former-French driver and current team owner Henri Pescarolo. The circuit also hosts the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycle race, and a round of the MotoGP Championship. As well as hosting a round of the DTM (German Touring Car series), the circuit also holds French club races.
[edit] Formula One history
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Winning Team | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | July 2 | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Repco | Report |
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[edit] External Links
- Trackpedia's guide to driving Le Mans
- Satellite Picture by Google Maps (zoom out to see the Circuit de la Sarthe)
Current Circuits (2007)
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