Circuit de Lédenon
French racing circuit
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Circuit de Lédenon is a 3.151 km (1.958 mi) motor racing circuit located next to the town of Lédenon, Gard, France, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Nîmes. It hosts mostly National championships, such as FFSA GT Championship and French F4 Championship.
 Full Circuit (1973–present) | |
| Location | Lédenon, Gard |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°55′25″N 4°30′21″E |
| FIA Grade | 2[a] |
| Broke ground | 1970 |
| Opened | 16 June 1973 |
| Major events | Current: French F4 (2011–2013, 2015–2016, 2019, 2021–present) Former: Racecar Euro Series (2009–2010) FFSA GT (1999–2015, 2019, 2021–2024) TC France Series (2021–2025) Porsche Carrera Cup France (1992–1994, 1996–2002, 2005–2010, 2012–2015) French Formula Renault (1977–1979, 1986–2007) Italian GT (2002) French F3 (1982–2002) French Supertouring Championship (1977–1980, 1982–1991, 1994, 1996–2005) |
| Website | http://www.ledenon.com/index.html |
| Full Circuit (1973–present) | |
| Length | 3.151 km (1.958 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:17.762 ( Soheil Ayari, Saleen S7-R, 2007, GT1) |
History
In 1970, two motor sport enthusiasts, Jean-Claude and Sylvie Bondurand, decided to build a circuit in the town of Lédenon. The circuit was approved for use on June 16, 1973. The first notable races at the circuit were not held until 1977, when Super Touring and Formula Renault events were held.[1] The track has been in use continuously since then, hosting a variety of series, from touring cars and French GT to the French F4 Championship.[2]
The circuit is set in a natural bowl giving it a high amount of altitude change and making it the most undulating track in France. This, coupled with its winding layout, makes it a difficult circuit to drive.[3] It is also the only major race track in France to run in an anti-clockwise direction.[2]
Lap records
As of May 2026, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuit de Lédenon are listed as:
Notes
- Circuit de Lédenon's Grade 2 licence expired 9 November 2025.
