Circuit de Lédenon

Circuit de Lédenon

Full Circuit (1973–present)
Location	Lédenon, Gard
Time zone	CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST)
Coordinates	43°55′25″N 4°30′21″E
FIA Grade	2
Broke ground	1970
Opened	16 June 1973; 51 years ago (1973-06-16)
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) 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 miles)
Turns	13
Race lap record	1:17.762 ( Soheil Ayari, Saleen S7-R, 2007, GT1)

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.

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 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuit de Lédenon are listed as:

Category	Time	Driver	Vehicle	Event
Full Circuit: 3.151 km (1973–present)
GT1 (GTS)	1:17.762[4]	Soheil Ayari	Saleen S7-R	2007 Lédenon FFSA GT round
Formula Renault 2.0	1:19.064[5]	Jules Bianchi	Tatuus FR2000	2007 Lédenon French Formula Renault round
GT3	1:19.159[6]	Anthony Beltoise	Audi R8 LMS Ultra	2014 Lédenon FFSA GT round
Formula 3	1:19.592[7]	Bruno Besson	Dallara F399	2001 Lédenon French F3 round
Formula 4	1:19.829[8]	Chester Kieffer	Mygale M21-F4	2024 Lédenon French F4 round
Porsche Carrera Cup	1:22.136[9]	Steven Palette [de]	Porsche 911 (991 I) GT3 Cup	2015 Lédenon Porsche Carrera Cup France round
Superbike	1:22.294[10]	Corentin Perolari [de]	Yamaha YZF-R1	2023 Lédenon French Superbike round
GT2	1:23.084[4]	Richard Balandras [de]	Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR	2007 Lédenon FFSA GT round
Supersport	1:23.209[11]	Valentin Debise	Yamaha YZF-R6	2022 Lédenon French Supersport round
Formula Renault 1.6	1:23.485[12]	Anthoine Hubert	Signatech FR 1.6	2013 Lédenon French F4 round
N-GT	1:24.762[13]	Thierry Rabineau[14]	Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT	2004 Lédenon FFSA GT round
Silhouette racing car	1:25.684[15]	Vincent Radermecker	SEAT Toledo Silhouette	2002 Lédenon French Supertouring round
GT4	1:25.781[16]	Mateo Villagómez	Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4	2023 Lédenon French GT4 round
TCR Touring Car	1:26.692[17]	Julien Paget	Cupra León Competición TCR	2024 Lédenon TC France round
Group 6	1:27.050[18]	Dominique Lacaud	TOJ SC206	1984 Lédenon French Group 6 race
Super Touring	1:31.093[19]	William David	Peugeot 406	2000 Lédenon French Supertouring round
Supersport 300	1:32.120[20]	Enzo Dahmani	Yamaha YZF-R3	2022 Lédenon French Supersport 300 round
Renault Clio Cup	1:35.791[21]	Nicolas Milan	Renault Clio R.S. IV	2019 Lédenon Renault Clio Cup France round
Group A	1:38.340[22]	Fabien Giroix	BMW M3 (E30)	1987 Lédenon French Supertouring Group A round

Notes

References

1. "Historique". Circuit de Lédenon. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
2. "Circuit de Ledenon". Track Reviewers. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
3. "Circuit de Ledenon". Motor Sport Circuit Guide. 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
4. "FFSA GTs – Ledenon, Race 2 – April 29 - More Saleen Success". 29 April 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
5. "2007 French Formula Renault Ledenon (Race 1)". 28 April 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
6. "FFSA GT Championship Lédenon 2014". 1 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
7. "2001 Ledenon French F3". Motor Sport Magazine. 6 May 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
8. "Championnat de France FFSA des Circuits - Lédenon GT Series - 09 - 12 May 2024 - Championnat de France F4 - Race 1 Final Classification" (PDF). 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
9. "2015 Porsche Cup France Lédenon (Race 2)". 19 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
10. "Championnat de France Superbike - 27&28 Mai 2023 - Lédenon - Superbike - Course 1" (PDF). 28 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
11. "Championnat de France Superbike - Etape 3 - Lédenon - 28/29 Mai 2022 - Supersport 600 - Course 1" (PDF). 29 May 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
12. "2013 French Formula 4 Lédenon (Race 1)". 12 October 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
13. "FFSA GT Championship Lédenon 2004". 2 May 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
14. "2004 FFSA GT – Second Round – Lédenon". Retrieved 3 January 2023.
15. "2002 French Super Touring Championship Round 2: Ledenon, 27th-28th April, Race 1". 28 April 2002. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
16. "Championnat de France FFSA des Circuits - Lédenon GT Series - 21 - 24 September 2023 - Championnat de France FFSA GT - Race 2 Final Classification" (PDF). 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
17. "Championnat de France FFSA des Circuits - Lédenon GT Series - 09 - 12 May 2024 - Championnat de France FFSA TC - Race 3 Final Classification" (PDF). 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
18. "French Gr.6 Lédenon 1984". 23 September 1984. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
19. "2000 French Touring Car Championship Round 8: Ledenon, 7/8 October Race 2". 8 October 2000. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
20. "Championnat de France Superbike - Etape 3 - Lédenon - 28/29 Mai 2022 - Supersport 300 - Course 1" (PDF). 29 May 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
21. "2019 Lédenon Renault Clio Cup France Course 2 Résultats". 7 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
22. "1987 Lédenon French Supertouring Group A Race Result". 26 April 1987. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

External links

• Official website