The Historic French Grand Prix once again transformed the Paul Ricard Circuit into a veritable living museum of F1 this weekend. Between former paddock legends and current drivers, the event offered a spectacular mix of generations in front of thousands of enthusiasts.
Le Castellet relives the golden age of F1
Several modern F1 stars were present at the heart of the weekend, notably Pierre Gasly, Isack Hadjar and Esteban Or withwho came to share the track with some of the greatest figures in the history of the championship.
The public was able to see, among others, Alain Prost, Mika Häkkinen, Jacques Villeneuve, Jean Alesi, Jacques Laffite, David Coulthard and Mark Webber.
A unique meeting between past and present
The atmosphere in the paddock was reminiscent of the glory days of the French Grand Prix. Between demonstration sessions, autographs, and historic track runs, fans were able to get up close to legendary single-seaters from the 70s to 2010. The event remains the only one in France offering genuine demonstrations of historic Formula 1 cars on the track.
The simultaneous presence of former legends and French drivers currently competing in F1 particularly impressed the spectators. Pierre Gasly et Esteban Ocon attracted large crowds throughout the weekend, while Isack Hadjar represented the new generation of French players.
The Castellet race continues to cultivate a unique nostalgia surrounding French F1. The Var circuit, which hosted the French Grand Prix several times between 1971 and 2022, remains deeply linked to the history of French motorsport and the career of Alain Prost.
A celebration of F1 heritage
With more than 250 historic cars announced and dozens of old F1 cars on track, the Historic Grand Prix confirms its status as an unmissable event for enthusiasts.
Beyond the spectacle, this weekend was above all an opportunity to bring together several generations of drivers in a unique atmosphere. Seeing Prost chatting with Hadjar, or Hakkinen and Villeneuve strolling through the paddock alongside today's stars, offered fans a true escape from the everyday.
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