Circuit Bugatti Le Mans

Bugatti Circuit is Le Mans’ permanent short circuit, combining technical infield sections with part of the famous 24 Hours complex. It is a clockwise, multi-purpose venue strongly associated with motorcycle and endurance racing.
A high-speed motorcycle racing scene at Circuit Bugatti Le Mans featuring performance parts, slick tyres, lap timer, and datalogger for optimal track performance.
France

Circuit des 24 Heures, 72019 Le Mans Cedex 2, France

47.95361223957744, 0.21310678096686872

Bugatti Circuit is the permanent race track within the wider Le Mans complex and has been in use since 1965. Unlike the full Circuit des 24 Heures, which combines permanent sections with public roads, the Bugatti layout is a purpose-built circuit used throughout the year for motorcycles, cars, club events and professional competition. The current layout measures 4.185 km and runs clockwise. Over the decades it has undergone several configuration changes, with the modern version in use since 2002 after a series of revisions during the 1980s and 1990s. The circuit is especially well known for major motorcycle events such as the French MotoGP and the 24 Heures Motos, but it also hosts car racing, track days and test activity. The venue benefits from the broader Le Mans infrastructure, including pit buildings, dedicated paddock access, medical facilities and large spectator capacity. A major resurfacing project was carried out in 2016–2017 to renew the top asphalt layer after more than a decade of heavy use, with motorcycle performance and grip consistency being a key reason for the work.
Track length km:
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4.185
Track width
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10 – 13 m
Longest Straight
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Elevation changes
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11
Corners
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14
Type Asphalt
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High-grip asphalt, durable, suitable for endurance and sprint racing
FIM grade
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Grade A
Spectator capacity
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100.000
Pit Boxes
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62
Paddock area
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20.000 m²
Fuel Station on track
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not on-site
Medical center on track
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Aanwezig
Time Registration
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Available
Driving direction
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Clockwise
Last renovation
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2017
Build
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1965
Onboard with Niccolò Canepa

Motorcycle

Short History
For motorcycles, Bugatti Circuit is one of France’s best-known race venues. It is heavily linked to the French Grand Prix and the 24 Heures Motos, and the layout rewards strong braking, fast direction changes and confidence on corner exit. The clockwise flow and repeated acceleration zones make it physically demanding, while the resurfacing completed in 2017 was partly driven by the need for more consistent grip performance for bike racing.
Motorcycle racing track day performance parts aftermarket Pirelli Metzeler Michelin H2O Performance AiM Stompgrip LV8 radiator slick tyre lap timer datalogger tank grip tra.

Automotive

Short History
For cars, Bugatti Circuit is a technical and stop-start track where braking stability, traction and clean exits matter more than ultimate straight-line speed. The lap mixes tighter infield corners with faster flowing sections, making it useful for driver development, sprint racing and endurance preparation. Because it sits inside the wider Le Mans complex, it carries a strong motorsport identity while still functioning as a fully independent permanent circuit.

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