Magny-Cours
The Circuit Jean Behra, as it was known, was a second-division and slightly rundown national track that was also home to the Martini racing car constructor before political pressure was exercised on its behalf during the 1980s.
Circuit
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Type
Permanent road course
Length
2.756 (Miles)
Change
New complex built at the last corner
Fastest Race Lap
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari F2004), 1m15.377, 131.627 mph, F1, 2004
Fastest Qualifying Lap
Fernando Alonso (Renault R24), 1m13.698, 134.626 mph, F1, 2004
Type
Permanent road course
Length
2.641 (Miles)
Change
Chicane after Adelaide Hairpin bypassed. Pit lane exit modified in 2001
Fastest Race Lap
David Coulthard (McLaren MP4/17-Mercedes-Benz), 1m15.045, 126.692 mph, F1, 2002
Fastest Qualifying Lap
Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams FW24-BMW), 1m11.985, 132.078 mph, F1, 2002
Type
Permanent road course
Length
2.654 (Miles)
Change
Circuit rebuilt, start moved to current location
Fastest Race Lap
Nigel Mansell (Williams FW14-Renault), 1m19.168, 120.685 mph, F1, 1991
Fastest Qualifying Lap
Riccardo Patrese (Williams FW14-Renault), 1m14.559, 128.146 mph, F1, 1991
Type
Permanent road course
Length
2.661 (Miles)
Change
New complex built after the second corner
Type
Permanent road course
Length
2.391 (Miles)
Change
Extended to Adelaide hairpin
Fastest Race Lap
Jacques Laffite (Martini MK16-BMW), 1m20.2, 107.327 mph, F2, 1975
Fastest Qualifying Lap
Jacques Laffite (Martini MK16-BMW), 1m20.2, 107.327 mph, F2, 1975
Type
Permanent road course
Length
1.243 (Miles)
Change
Original circuit