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.
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:
4.185
Track width
10 – 13 m
Longest Straight
Elevation changes
11
Corners
14
Type Asphalt
High-grip asphalt, durable, suitable for endurance and sprint racing
FIM grade
Grade A
Spectator capacity
100.000
Pit Boxes
62
Paddock area
20.000 m²
Fuel Station on track
not on-site
Medical center on track
Aanwezig
Time Registration
Available
Driving direction
Clockwise
Last renovation
2017
Build
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.
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.