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The Paul Ricard Circuit was built at Le Castellet, near Marseille, France, in 1969 with finance from the drinks magnate Paul Ricard. During the 1970s and the 1980s the track helped develop some of the best French drivers of the time, and hosted the Formula 1 French Grand Prix on many occasions. In the 1990s the circuit's use was limited to motorcycle racing and French national racing.

In 1999, after Ricard's death, the track was sold to Excelis, a company owned by Formula 1 promoter Bernie Ecclestone. The track has since been rebuilt into a very advanced test track and once again is hosting international race events.

Circuit website www.circuitpaulricard.com